Nichols School vs. Eli Whitney School
Should I attend Nichols School or Eli Whitney School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Nichols School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Eli Whitney School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Nichols School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 466 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Eli Whitney School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
446 students
466 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#689 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#480 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
51
74
Grade 1 Students
45
48
Grade 2 Students
65
52
Grade 3 Students
74
75
Grade 4 Students
63
75
Grade 5 Students
73
70
Grade 6 Students
75
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
47%
34%
% Black
22%
19%
% White
23%
40%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%