Strong Elementary School serves 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Strong Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Strong Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Strong Elementary School's student population of 229 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Strong Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Strong Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#118 out of 940 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
3%
13%
White
77%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Strong Elementary School's ranking?
Strong Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 940 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Strong Elementary School?
229 students attend Strong Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Strong Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Strong Elementary School?
Strong Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Strong Elementary School offer ?
Strong Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Strong Elementary School part of?
Strong Elementary School is part of Southington School District.
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