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#44 of 990 schools in CT

Top 4% in state

Coleytown Elementary School

Elementary School · Westport School District · Westport, CT

A Westport School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

65 Easton Rd., Westport, CT 06880

  • Math 78% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 83% proficient (2022)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency81% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)80% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$29,010
Chronic Absenteeism7.2%

Students at Coleytown Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency78%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency83%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 81% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
79%
ELA
84%
2021*
Math
79%
ELA
84%
2022
Math
78%
ELA
83%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 87% (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 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Coleytown 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,134/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westport), 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

$250,001

Median home value

$1,244,200

Median rent

$2,369/mo

College educated

77.7%

Homeownership

87.1%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06880; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Paul Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.4 mi5Compare →
Dwight Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2K–52.4 mi231Compare →
Hurlbutt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–22.5 mi462Compare →
Weston Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.83–52.6 mi463Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Westport School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#3 of 8
District spending per student
$29,010NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Coleytown Elementary School is listed in Westport School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Coleytown Elementary School

Coleytown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Westport, CT, part of Westport School District, serving approximately 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Coleytown Elementary School

What grades does Coleytown Elementary School serve?

Coleytown Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Coleytown Elementary School?

Coleytown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleytown Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Coleytown Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Coleytown Elementary School rank in CT?

Coleytown Elementary School ranks #44 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Coleytown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Coleytown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Coleytown Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Coleytown Elementary School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Coleytown Elementary School a charter school?

No, Coleytown Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Coleytown Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Coleytown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
486
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 9
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.2%
Area population (ZIP 06880)
27,364
Area average commute
40.6 min
Area median age
45.7
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 06880; 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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