Serving 95 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Scotland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Scotland Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Scotland, CT, encompassing approximately 18.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scotland Elementary School's student population of 95 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
95 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
At Scotland Elementary School, our mission is to develop and maintain a school of excellence which: Creates a learning community that celebrates success.
School Rankings
Scotland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scotland Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#523 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scotland Elementary School's ranking?
Scotland Elementary School is ranked #523 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Scotland Elementary School often compared to?
Scotland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plainfield Memorial School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Scotland Elementary School?
95 students attend Scotland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Scotland Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scotland Elementary School?
Scotland Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Scotland Elementary School offer ?
Scotland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Scotland Elementary School part of?
Scotland Elementary School is part of Scotland School District.
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