Veterans Park Elementary School serves 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Veterans Park Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Veterans Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Veterans Park Elementary School's student population of 233 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Veterans Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Veterans Park Elementary School is 0.45, which is less 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
#17 out of 940 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
n/a
13%
White
73%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 is Veterans Park Elementary School's ranking?
Veterans Park Elementary School is ranked #17 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Veterans Park Elementary School?
233 students attend Veterans Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Veterans Park Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veterans Park Elementary School?
Veterans Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Veterans Park Elementary School offer ?
Veterans Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Veterans Park Elementary School part of?
Veterans Park Elementary School is part of Ridgefield School District.
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