William Seely School (Closed 2004)

William Seely School serves 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
3%
31%
Black
11%
12%
White
79%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Eligible for Free Lunch (99-00)
14%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
14%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend William Seely School?
217 students attend William Seely School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of William Seely School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Seely School?
William Seely School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does William Seely School offer ?
William Seely School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William Seely School part of?
William Seely School is part of Groton School District.

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