Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Voluntown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Voluntown Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Voluntown Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Voluntown Elementary School is ranked #332 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Voluntown Elementary School?
248 students attend Voluntown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Voluntown Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Voluntown Elementary School?
Voluntown Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Voluntown Elementary School offer ?
Voluntown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Voluntown Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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