Veterans Park Elementary School
Veterans Park Elementary School serves 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Veterans Park Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Veterans Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Veterans Park Elementary School's student population of 282 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 282 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Veterans Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Veterans Park Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #140 out of 951 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 25% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 81% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ridgefield School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is East Ridge Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ridgefield East Ridge Middle School Math: 66% | Reading: 77%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 697 students10
0.4 miles
10 East Ridge Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5500 0.4 6-8 697 - Ridgefield Farmingville Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 329 students10
1.9 miles
324 Farmington Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5570 1.9 PK-5 329 - Ridgefield Branchville Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 360 students10
2.8 miles
40 Florida Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5850 2.8 PK-5 360 - Ridgefield Barlow Mountain Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 329 students10
3.0 miles
115 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5800 3 PK-5 329 - Ridgefield Scotland Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 374 students10
3.0 miles
111 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5825 3 PK-5 374
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