Redding Elementary School

33 Lonetown Rd.
Redding, CT 06896
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Redding Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5% in CT
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Redding Elementary School's student population of 511 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

School Rankings

Redding Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Redding Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#47 out of 942 schools
(Top 5%)
80-84%
40%
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
14%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
78%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Redding Elementary School's ranking?
Redding Elementary School is ranked #47 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Redding Elementary School?
511 students attend Redding Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Redding Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Redding Elementary School part of?
Redding Elementary School is part of Redding School District.

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Date
Early Dismissal - Tentative Last Day of School
June 16, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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