Veterans Park Elementary School
Tel:
(203)438-6571
- Veterans Park Elementary School serves 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Veterans Park Elementary School's student population of 292 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 292 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Veterans Park Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Veterans Park Elementary School is 0.35, which is less 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 | #142 out of 968 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 24% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 80% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ridgefield School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Veterans Park Elementary School is Ridgefield High School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is District Program Erms (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is East Ridge Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ridgefield District Program Erms Special Education School
Grades: 7 | 1 students
0.4 miles
10 East Ridge Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203)894-5550 0.4 7 1 - Ridgefield East Ridge Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 784 students
0.4 miles
10 East Ridge Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203)438-3744 0.4 6-8 784 - Ridgefield Farmingville Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 328 students
1.9 miles
324 Farmington Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203)431-2830 1.9 K-5 328 - Ridgefield Branchville Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 351 students
2.8 miles
40 Florida Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203)544-7980 2.8 K-5 351 - Ridgefield District Program Ses Special Education School
Grades: 5 | 3 students
2.9 miles
111 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203)894-5550 2.9 5 3
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