Veterans Park Elementary School

8 Governor St.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Veterans Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 5% in CT
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : Veterans Park Elementary School serves the southern part of Ridgefield, CT, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest zone edge located about 2.4 miles away.
  • 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Veterans Park Elementary School's student population of 262 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
262 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Veterans Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Veterans Park Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#16 out of 939 schools
(Top 5%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

85-89%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

80-84%
50%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

80-89%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
8%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
9%
32%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
76%
46%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
24%
0.41

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
9.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
38%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #16 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Veterans Park Elementary School often compared to?
Veterans Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scotland Elementary School, Barlow Mountain Elementary School, Farmingville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Veterans Park Elementary School?
262 students attend Veterans Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Veterans Park Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% 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 14:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Veterans Park Elementary School part of?
Veterans Park Elementary School is part of Ridgefield School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : Veterans Park Elementary School serves the southern part of Ridgefield, CT, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest zone edge located about 2.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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