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#842 of 990 schools in CT

Academy of International Studies Elementary School

Elementary School · Capitol Region Education Council · South Windsor, CT

A Capitol Region Education Council elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

625 Chapel Road, South Windsor, CT 06074

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data11
Annual Change-3.9 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$29,950
Chronic Absenteeism28.4%

Students at Academy of International Studies Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).

Show all 11 years
2011
Math
90%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Academy of International Studies Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,242/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Windsor), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$143,025

Median home value

$354,500

Median rent

$1,679/mo

College educated

59%

Homeownership

84.4%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pleasant Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–50.4 mi718Compare →
Dr. John A. Langford SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–50.9 mi313Compare →
Robert J. O'brien SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4K–51.1 mi339Compare →
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–5Not available582Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Capitol Region Education Council

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#8 of 15
District spending per student
$29,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Academy of International Studies Elementary School is listed in Capitol Region Education Council; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Academy of International Studies Elementary School

Academy of International Studies Elementary School is a public elementary school in South Windsor, CT, part of Capitol Region Education Council, serving approximately 486 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #842 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Academy of International Studies Elementary School

What grades does Academy of International Studies Elementary School serve?

Academy of International Studies Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Academy of International Studies Elementary School?

Academy of International Studies Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of International Studies Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Academy of International Studies Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Academy of International Studies Elementary School rank in CT?

Academy of International Studies Elementary School ranks #842 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Academy of International Studies Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Academy of International Studies Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Academy of International Studies Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of International Studies Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is Academy of International Studies Elementary School a charter school?

No, Academy of International Studies Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Academy of International Studies Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Academy of International Studies Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy of International Studies Elementary School?

57.2% of students at Academy of International Studies Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
486
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.4%
Area population (ZIP 06074)
26,820
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
40.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06074; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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