Excellent
#110 of 990 schools in CT
Top 11% in state
Burr District Elementary School
Elementary School · Regional School District 17 · Higganum, CT
A Regional School District 17 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
792 Killingworth Road, Higganum, CT 06441
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burr District Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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
18.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Burr District 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,574
Median home value
$379,700
Median rent
$1,369/mo
College educated
42.7%
Homeownership
92.2%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killingworth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–3 | Not available | 269 | 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.
Regional School District 17
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $26,076NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burr District Elementary School is listed in Regional School District 17; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burr District Elementary School
Burr District Elementary School is a public elementary school in Higganum, CT, part of Regional School District 17, serving approximately 297 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burr District Elementary School
What grades does Burr District Elementary School serve?
Burr District Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Burr District Elementary School?
Burr District Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burr District Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burr District 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 Burr District Elementary School rank in CT?
Burr District Elementary School ranks #110 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Burr District Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burr District Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Burr District Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burr District Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Burr District Elementary School a charter school?
No, Burr District Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burr District Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Burr District Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burr District Elementary School?
18.9% of students at Burr District 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 3
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (860) 345-4584
- Area population (ZIP 06441)
- 5,323
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 06441; 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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