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#719 of 990 schools in CT
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
Elementary School · New London School District · New London, CT
A New London School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
50 Mercer Street, New London, CT 06320
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet score 12% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (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
90.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet 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 85Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,594/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New London), 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
$60,224
Median home value
$234,800
Median rent
$1,304/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
40%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Multicultural Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 128 | 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.
New London School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $29,746NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is listed in New London School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is a public elementary school in New London, CT, part of New London School District, serving approximately 463 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #719 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
What grades does C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet serve?
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet?
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet rank in CT?
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet ranks #719 of 990 schools in CT.
What is C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet a charter school?
No, C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet a Title I school?
No, C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet?
90.7% of students at C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet 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
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (860) 447-6050
- Area population (ZIP 06320)
- 27,275
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 06320; 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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