Preston City School served 162 students in grades 3-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
162 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
1%
13%
White
93%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (99-00)
7%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2003-2004 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Preston City School?
162 students attend Preston City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Preston City School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preston City School?
Preston City School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Preston City School offer ?
Preston City School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Preston City School part of?
Preston City School is part of Preston School District.
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