Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, R. E. Thalberg Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thalberg Elementary School serves the northern part of Southington, CT, covering an area of approximately 9.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R. E. Thalberg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
R. E. Thalberg Elementary School's student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
443 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Children Soar and Dreams take Flight!
School Rankings
R. E. Thalberg Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. E. Thalberg Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#260 out of 939 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
11%
32%
Black
2%
12%
White
69%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R. E. Thalberg Elementary School's ranking?
R. E. Thalberg Elementary School is ranked #260 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are R. E. Thalberg Elementary School often compared to?
R. E. Thalberg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greene-hills School, Flanders Elementary School, Laurel Ledge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend R. E. Thalberg Elementary School?
443 students attend R. E. Thalberg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of R. E. Thalberg Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R. E. Thalberg Elementary School?
R. E. Thalberg Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does R. E. Thalberg Elementary School offer ?
R. E. Thalberg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is R. E. Thalberg Elementary School part of?
R. E. Thalberg Elementary School is part of Southington School District.
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