Thalberg Elementary School vs. Laurel Ledge School
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School Overview
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Laurel Ledge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Overview
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thalberg Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laurel Ledge School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
423 students
273 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#360 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#366 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
1
Kindergarten Students
64
50
Grade 1 Students
68
38
Grade 2 Students
84
50
Grade 3 Students
62
44
Grade 4 Students
66
50
Grade 5 Students
79
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
18%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
73%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
2%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
