Serving 329 students in grades 3-5, Eli Whitney School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 329 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Eli Whitney School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eli Whitney School is 0.55, 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.
Eli Whitney School is ranked #516 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Eli Whitney School?
329 students attend Eli Whitney School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Eli Whitney School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eli Whitney School?
Eli Whitney School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eli Whitney School offer ?
Eli Whitney School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Eli Whitney School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 329 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
