Very Good
#283 of 990 schools in CT
Top 29% in state
Center School
Elementary School · Ellington School District · Ellington, CT
An Ellington School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 179, Ellington, CT 06029
- Math 66% proficient (2022)
- Reading 71% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Center School score 68% 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 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 69% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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
19.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Center 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,216
Median home value
$352,300
Median rent
$1,681/mo
College educated
48.8%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06029; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Windermere SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | 2.8 mi | 651 | Compare → |
| Northeast SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Skinner Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 317 | 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.
Ellington School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,741NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Center School is listed in Ellington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center School
Center School is a public elementary school in Ellington, CT, part of Ellington School District, serving approximately 456 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #283 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center School
What grades does Center School serve?
Center School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Center School?
Center School has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center School rank in CT?
Center School ranks #283 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Center School's MySchoolScout rating?
Center School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Center School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Center School a charter school?
No, Center School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center School a Title I school?
No, Center School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center School?
19.7% of students at Center 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (860) 896-2315
- Area population (ZIP 06029)
- 16,571
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 06029; 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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