South Elementary School

87 South St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 311 students in grades 3-5, South Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

South Elementary School's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

South Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.64, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#534 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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37%
39%
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40%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South 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
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
16%
29%
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Black
13%
13%
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White
56%
49%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of South Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
311 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of South Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% 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

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Date
Last Day of School - Districtwide 1/2 Day Early Release
June 11, 2024 (Tuesday)

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2   10/16/2020
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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