Excellent
#83 of 990 schools in CT
Top 8% in state
Calvin Leete School
Elementary School · Guilford School District · Guilford, CT
A Guilford School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
280 South Union St., Guilford, CT 06437
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Calvin Leete School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 77% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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
10.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Calvin Leete 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated954/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Guilford), 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
$130,036
Median home value
$491,300
Median rent
$1,754/mo
College educated
57.6%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06437; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. W. Cox SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–3 | 2.9 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Guilford Lakes SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–4 | 3.3 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| The Country SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 185 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Guilford School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $24,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Calvin Leete School is listed in Guilford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Calvin Leete School
Calvin Leete School is a public elementary school in Guilford, CT, part of Guilford School District, serving approximately 218 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #83 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calvin Leete School
What grades does Calvin Leete School serve?
Calvin Leete School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Calvin Leete School?
Calvin Leete School has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvin Leete School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calvin Leete School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Calvin Leete School rank in CT?
Calvin Leete School ranks #83 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Calvin Leete School's MySchoolScout rating?
Calvin Leete School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Calvin Leete School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Calvin Leete School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Calvin Leete School a charter school?
No, Calvin Leete School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Calvin Leete School a Title I school?
No, Calvin Leete School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calvin Leete School?
10.1% of students at Calvin Leete 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Phone
- (203) 453-2726
- Area population (ZIP 06437)
- 22,037
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 50.7
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 06437; 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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