Thalberg Elementary School
Thalberg Elementary School serves 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Thalberg 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Thalberg Elementary School's student population of 444 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 444 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Thalberg Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Thalberg Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #311 out of 951 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 25% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 78% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Southington School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Thalberg Elementary School is Plainville High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Greene-hills School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Linden Street School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Plainville Plainville High School Grades: 9-12 | 707 students
1.5 miles
47 Robert Holcomb Way
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3220 1.5 9-12 707 - Plainville Linden Street School Grades: PK-5 | 409 students
1.7 miles
69 Linden St.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3270 1.7 PK-5 409 - Southington Southington High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,009 students
2.1 miles
720 Pleasant Street
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3229 2.1 9-12 2,009 - Southington Flanders Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 283 students
2.2 miles
100 Victoria Dr.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3372 2.2 K-5 283 - Bristol Greene-hills School Grades: PK-8 | 909 students
2.2 miles
718 Pine St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7822 2.2 PK-8 909
School Reviews
| 5 Great School with Great Teachers! - Posted by Parent - jmc |
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