Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School's student population of 430 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#671 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
40%
29%
Black
18%
13%
White
21%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School is ranked #671 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School often compared to?
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School?
430 students attend Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School?
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School part of?
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School is part of New London School District.
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