Serving 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Torringford 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Torringford School serves the northeast part of Torrington, CT, covering an area of approximately 12.7 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Torringford School's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
583 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Torringford School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Torringford School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
39%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
48%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Torringford School's ranking?
Torringford School is ranked #573 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Torringford School often compared to?
Torringford Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vogel-wetmore School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Torringford School?
583 students attend Torringford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Torringford School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Torringford School?
Torringford School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Torringford School offer ?
Torringford School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Torringford School part of?
Torringford School is part of Torrington School District.
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