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Poquonock Elementary School

1760 Poquonock Ave.
Windsor, CT 06095
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Tel: (860) 687-2080
www.windsorct.org
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Poquonock Elementary School serves 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 83%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 85-89%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Poquonock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Poquonock Elementary School's student population of 340 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Poquonock Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)
85-89%
83%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)
75-79%
80%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Poquonock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
28%
28%
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Black
33%
13%
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White
23%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.75
0.66
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Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Poquonock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Windsor School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poquonock Elementary School's ranking?

Poquonock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).

How many students attend Poquonock Elementary School?

340 students attend Poquonock Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

33% of Poquonock Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Poquonock Elementary School?

Poquonock Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Poquonock Elementary School offer ?

Poquonock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Poquonock Elementary School part of?

Poquonock Elementary School is part of Windsor School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 85-89%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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