Sayles School vs. Franklin Elementary School
Should I attend Sayles School or Franklin Elementary 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
Sayles School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sayles 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
279 students
176 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#759 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#248 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
26
23
Kindergarten Students
30
20
Grade 1 Students
24
12
Grade 2 Students
29
19
Grade 3 Students
23
17
Grade 4 Students
33
16
Grade 5 Students
31
21
Grade 6 Students
24
14
Grade 7 Students
30
20
Grade 8 Students
29
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
9%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
65%
80%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%