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#548 of 990 schools in CT
Brookside Elementary School
Elementary School · Norwalk School District · Norwalk, CT
A Norwalk School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
382 Highland Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brookside Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brookside 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 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,589/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwalk), 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
$86,399
Median home value
$453,400
Median rent
$1,898/mo
College educated
35.9%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Norwalk Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Side by Side Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Rowayton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Tokeneke Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 428 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Norwalk School District
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #9 of 22
- District spending per student
- $26,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brookside Elementary School is listed in Norwalk School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brookside Elementary School
Brookside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Norwalk, CT, part of Norwalk School District, serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #548 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brookside Elementary School
What grades does Brookside Elementary School serve?
Brookside Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brookside Elementary School rank in CT?
Brookside Elementary School ranks #548 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Brookside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brookside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Brookside Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookside Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brookside Elementary School a charter school?
No, Brookside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brookside Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Brookside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookside Elementary School?
63.1% of students at Brookside 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
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (203) 899-2830
- Area population (ZIP 06854)
- 31,753
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
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 06854; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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