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#670 of 990 schools in CT

Botelle Elementary School

Elementary School · Norfolk School District · Norfolk, CT

A Norfolk School District elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

128 Greenwoods Rd. East, Norfolk, CT 06058

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8:1
District spending per student$43,879
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

Students at Botelle Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

30.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Botelle 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$85,859

Median home value

$379,900

Median rent

$1,207/mo

College educated

44.8%

Homeownership

75.4%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06058; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Colebrook Consolidated SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.5K–64.9 mi66Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Norfolk School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$43,879NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Botelle Elementary School is listed in Norfolk School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Botelle Elementary School

Botelle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Norfolk, CT, part of Norfolk School District, serving approximately 56 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #670 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Botelle Elementary School

What grades does Botelle Elementary School serve?

Botelle Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Botelle Elementary School?

Botelle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Botelle Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Botelle Elementary School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Botelle Elementary School rank in CT?

Botelle Elementary School ranks #670 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Botelle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Botelle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Botelle Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Botelle Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Botelle Elementary School a charter school?

No, Botelle Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Botelle Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Botelle Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Botelle Elementary School?

30.4% of students at Botelle 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 – 6th
Enrollment
56
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 6
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
Area population (ZIP 06058)
1,819
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
47.2
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 06058; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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