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Ellington School District

School District · Ellington, Connecticut

Students: 2,547
Teachers (FTE): 218

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,547

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

How this district compares

Connecticut rank

#98 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below 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 #98 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Ellington School District's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ellington Middle School (7.9/10), Center School (7.4/10), and Ellington High School (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Ellington Middle School

STAAR proficiency rose +4.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ellington School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

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.

#SchoolRating
1Ellington Middle School7.9 / 10
2Center School7.4 / 10
3Ellington High School6.3 / 10
4Windermere School4.4 / 10
5Crystal Lake School4.2 / 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. District-level spending was $21,741 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Ellington School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ellington Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.

In standardized testing, Ellington School District students show an average math proficiency of 70.0% and ELA proficiency of 73.2%.

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

Math Proficiency70.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency73.2%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Ellington School District with test data.

Schools in Ellington School District

5 schools

District Details

State
Connecticut
City
Ellington
Total Enrollment
2,547
Teachers (FTE)
218
District spending per student
$21,741NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Ellington School District?

Ellington School District's district-level spending was $21,741 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

Ellington Middle School is the highest-rated school in Ellington School District with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What are the test scores in Ellington School District?

Across schools in Ellington School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.2%. 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 6.0/10 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
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
70.0%
ELA Proficiency
73.2%

How we rate schools

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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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