South Elementary School serves 330 students in grades 3-5.
South Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
South Elementary School's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#534 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
15%
28%
Black
13%
13%
White
54%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Elementary School's ranking?
South Elementary School is ranked #534 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
330 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of South Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Windsor Locks School District.
School Calendar
View the South Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
1/2 Early Release PK - 12: Tentative 2nd to Last Day of School
June 12, 2023 (Monday)
1/2 Day Early Release - Tentative Last Day of School
June 13, 2023 (Tuesday)
First Day of School
August 28, 2023 (Monday)
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