West Vine Street School

17 West Vine St.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Vine Street School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than 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 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 20% in CT
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Vine Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

West Vine Street School's student population of 348 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 106% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

West Vine Street School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Vine Street School is 0.33, 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)
#140 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
65-69%
40%
70-74%
50%
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
31%
Black
n/a
12%
White
81%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Vine Street School's ranking?
West Vine Street School is ranked #140 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are West Vine Street School often compared to?
West Vine Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deans Mill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend West Vine Street School?
348 students attend West Vine Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of West Vine Street School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Vine Street School?
West Vine Street School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Vine Street School offer ?
West Vine Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Vine Street School part of?
West Vine Street School is part of Stonington School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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