Redding Elementary School

33 Lonetown Rd.
Redding, CT 06896

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (203) 938-2519

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Redding Elementary School serves 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

Redding Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 476 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Redding Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

476 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Redding Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Redding Elementary School is 0.36, which is less 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)

Overall Testing Rank

#84 out of 957 schools
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

65-69%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Redding Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

70-74%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Redding 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Redding Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

13%

28%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Redding Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

13%

White

79%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Redding Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.36

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Redding Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Redding School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Redding Elementary School's ranking?

Redding Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Redding Elementary School?

476 students attend Redding Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Redding Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

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

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

What grades does Redding Elementary School offer ?

Redding Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Redding Elementary School part of?

Redding Elementary School is part of Redding School District.

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Date

Tentative Last Day

June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 476 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education