Stafford Elementary School serves 368 students in grades 2-5.
Stafford Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stafford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Stafford Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stafford Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Stafford Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
n/a
13%
White
87%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Stafford Elementary School's ranking?
Stafford Elementary School is ranked #425 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Stafford Elementary School?
368 students attend Stafford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Stafford Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stafford Elementary School?
Stafford Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stafford Elementary School offer ?
Stafford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stafford Elementary School part of?
Stafford Elementary School is part of Stafford School District.
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