Serving 322 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Poquonock Elementary School's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Poquonock Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
35%
13%
White
22%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Poquonock Elementary School often compared to?
Poquonock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Myrtle H. Stevens School, West Hill School, Oliver Ellsworth School by visitors of our site.
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?
322 students attend Poquonock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Poquonock Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poquonock Elementary School?
Poquonock Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, 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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