Excellent
#68 of 990 schools in CT
Top 7% in state
Buttonball Lane School
Elementary School · Glastonbury School District · Glastonbury, CT
A Glastonbury School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
376 Buttonball Ln., Glastonbury, CT 06033
- Math 78% proficient (2022)
- Reading 78% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buttonball Lane School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 78% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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
12.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Buttonball Lane 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated996/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glastonbury), 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
$144,394
Median home value
$399,500
Median rent
$1,656/mo
College educated
68%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Hopewell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | 2.4 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Naubuc SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Hebron Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 463 | 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.
Glastonbury School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $25,013NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buttonball Lane School is listed in Glastonbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buttonball Lane School
Buttonball Lane School is a public elementary school in Glastonbury, CT, part of Glastonbury School District, serving approximately 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Buttonball Lane School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buttonball Lane School
What grades does Buttonball Lane School serve?
Buttonball Lane School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Buttonball Lane School?
Buttonball Lane School has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buttonball Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buttonball Lane School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buttonball Lane School rank in CT?
Buttonball Lane School ranks #68 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Buttonball Lane School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buttonball Lane School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Buttonball Lane School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buttonball Lane School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Buttonball Lane School a charter school?
No, Buttonball Lane School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buttonball Lane School a Title I school?
No, Buttonball Lane School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buttonball Lane School?
12.4% of students at Buttonball Lane 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Phone
- (860) 652-7276
- Area population (ZIP 06033)
- 29,311
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 06033; 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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