R. E. Thalberg Elementary School vs Frank T. Wheeler School
R. E. Thalberg Elementary School and Frank T. Wheeler School are very closely rated, both scoring around 8.2 out of 10. R. E. Thalberg Elementary School is significantly larger with 428 students, about 1.6× the size of Frank T. Wheeler School (276). In math proficiency, R. E. Thalberg Elementary School leads at 60.0%.
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R. E. Thalberg Elementary School
Southington, CT
8.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
428 students
Frank T. Wheeler School
Plainville, CT
7.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
276 students
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| Metric | R. E. Thalberg Elementary School | Frank T. Wheeler School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.2 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.6 | 7.2 |
| Growth Score | 9.7 | 8.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.2% | 43.1% |
| Environment Score | 3.9 | 6.7 |
| State Rank | #155 of 992 | #212 of 992 |
| State Percentile | 85th | 79th |
Test Scores
| Subject | R. E. Thalberg Elementary School | Frank T. Wheeler School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 60.0% | 52.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 64.0% | 67.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | R. E. Thalberg Elementary School | Frank T. Wheeler School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 428 | 276 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.2% | 43.1% |
| District | Southington School District | Plainville School District |
| City | Southington | Plainville |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Southington (06489) | Plainville (06062) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $124,543 | $81,878 |
| Median Home Value | $360,600 | $247,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,440 | $1,090 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 43.8% | 28.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 23 min |