Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten,
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Friendship School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The Friendship School's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Friendship School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
39%
29%
Black
10%
13%
White
35%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Friendship School?
503 students attend The Friendship School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of The Friendship School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Friendship School?
The Friendship School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Friendship School offer ?
The Friendship School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Friendship School part of?
The Friendship School is part of Learn School District.
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