Torringford School
Tel:
(860)489-2300
- Torringford School serves 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 54% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Torringford School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Torringford School's student population of 583 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 583 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Torringford School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Torringford School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #622 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 24% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 73% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Torrington School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Torringford School is Torrington High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Torrington Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Abc / Torringford (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Torrington Abc / Torringford Special Education School
Grades: 2-5 | 2 students
0.1 miles
837 Charles St
Torrington, CT 06790
(860)489-2327 0.1 2-5 2 - Torrington Torringford Community Outreach Grades: PK | 4 students
0.1 miles
800 Charles St
Torrington, CT 06790
(860)489-2327 0.1 PK 4 - Torrington East Tps - Prek - Regional Ed Grades: PK | 48 students
0.7 miles
215 Hogan Drive
Torrington, CT 06790
(860)489-2327 0.7 PK 48 - Torrington East School Grades: K-5 | 365 students
0.8 miles
215 Hogan Dr.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860)489-2303 0.8 K-5 365 - Torrington Pre-k Sped Special Education School
Grades: PK | 19 students
0.8 miles
215 Hogan Drive
Torrington, CT 06790
(860)489-2327 0.8 PK 19
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