Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Urbin T. Kelley School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urbin T. Kelley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Urbin T. Kelley School's student population of 287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
Campus Size
25
School Motto
The Southington Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion or age in its programs and activities.
School Rankings
Urbin T. Kelley School ranks within the top 30% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urbin T. Kelley School is 0.38, 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
#193 out of 939 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
78%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urbin T. Kelley School's ranking?
Urbin T. Kelley School is ranked #193 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Urbin T. Kelley School often compared to?
Urbin T. Kelley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School, William H. Hatton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Urbin T. Kelley School?
287 students attend Urbin T. Kelley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Urbin T. Kelley School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urbin T. Kelley School?
Urbin T. Kelley School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Urbin T. Kelley School offer ?
Urbin T. Kelley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Urbin T. Kelley School part of?
Urbin T. Kelley School is part of Southington School District.
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