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Branchville Elementary School

40 Florida Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Branchville Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 5% in CT
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Branchville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Branchville Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Branchville Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Branchville Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#23 out of 942 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Branchville Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Branchville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Branchville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Branchville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Branchville Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Branchville Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Branchville Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Branchville Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
84%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Branchville Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Branchville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Branchville Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Branchville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Branchville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Branchville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Branchville Elementary School's ranking?
Branchville Elementary School is ranked #23 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Branchville Elementary School often compared to?
Branchville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barlow Mountain Elementary School, Ridgebury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Branchville Elementary School?
336 students attend Branchville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Branchville Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Branchville Elementary School?
Branchville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Branchville Elementary School offer ?
Branchville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Branchville Elementary School part of?
Branchville Elementary School is part of Ridgefield School District.
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Last Day of School
June 13, 2025 (Friday)
First Day for K&#8211; Grade 9 Students
August 26, 2025 (Tuesday)
First Day for Grade 10&#8211;12 Students
August 27, 2025 (Wednesday)
Tentative Last Day of School
June 16, 2026 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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