Roaring Brook School

30 Old Wheeler Ln.
Avon, CT 06001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Roaring Brook School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 20% in CT
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roaring Brook School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Roaring Brook School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to inspire in each student a joy and passion for learning and a commitment to excellence, personal integrity, and social responsibility.

School Rankings

Roaring Brook School ranks within the top 20% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roaring Brook School is 0.54, 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)
#116 out of 939 schools
(Top 20%)
73%
41%
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
8%
31%
Black
5%
12%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Roaring Brook School's ranking?
Roaring Brook School is ranked #116 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Roaring Brook School?
472 students attend Roaring Brook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Roaring Brook School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roaring Brook School?
Roaring Brook School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Roaring Brook School offer ?
Roaring Brook School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Roaring Brook School part of?
Roaring Brook School is part of Avon School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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