Preston City School (Closed 2004)

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
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2003-2004 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Preston City School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
28%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Preston City School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Preston City School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
White
93%
50%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Preston City School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CT.
Diversity Score
0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch (99-00)
7%
19%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
8%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Preston City School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 1999-00 school year data.
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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