Ellington School District
School District · Ellington, Connecticut
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,741
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,741
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Evaluating Ellington School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ellington School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Windermere School
Ellington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Center School
Ellington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ellington High School
Ellington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#51 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,741
$3,264 vs Connecticut median
District size
2,547 students
Typical than Connecticut median
The short answer
Ellington School District ranks #51 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Ellington School District's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Windermere School (8.1/10), Center School (7.6/10), and Ellington High School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ellington School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windermere School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Center School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Ellington High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Crystal Lake School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Ellington Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ellington School District
Ellington School District is a Ellington, Connecticut school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,547 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. The district invests $21,741 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Ellington School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Windermere School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Ellington School District students show an average math proficiency of 69.9% and ELA proficiency of 74.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ellington School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ellington School District with test data.
Schools in Ellington School District
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Ellington
- Total Enrollment
- 2,547
- Teachers (FTE)
- 218
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ellington School District?
Ellington School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ellington School District?
The average composite rating for Ellington School District is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ellington School District?
Ellington School District spends $21,741 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ellington School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ellington School District is 11.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ellington School District?
Windermere School is the highest-rated school in Ellington School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Ellington School District?
Across schools in Ellington School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ellington School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Ellington School District has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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