Veterans' Memorial School
Veterans' Memorial School serves 222 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Veterans' Memorial School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Veterans' Memorial School's student population of 222 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Veterans' Memorial School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Veterans' Memorial School is 0.76, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
35%
28%
Black
21%
13%
White
26%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Veterans' Memorial School?
222 students attend Veterans' Memorial School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
35% of Veterans' Memorial School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veterans' Memorial School?
Veterans' Memorial School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Veterans' Memorial School offer ?
Veterans' Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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