Very Good
#370 of 990 schools in CT
Top 37% in state
Crystal Lake School
Elementary School · Ellington School District · Ellington, CT
An Ellington School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 179, Ellington, CT 06029
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crystal Lake School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
23.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Crystal Lake 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Stafford SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–K | 3.1 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Tolland Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 3–5 | 4.1 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Stafford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 1–5 | 4.8 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Center SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | 4.9 mi | 456 | 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
- #4 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
Crystal Lake School is listed in Ellington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crystal Lake School
Crystal Lake School is a public elementary school in Ellington, CT, part of Ellington School District, serving approximately 309 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #370 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crystal Lake School
What grades does Crystal Lake School serve?
Crystal Lake School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Crystal Lake School?
Crystal Lake School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal Lake School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crystal Lake School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crystal Lake School rank in CT?
Crystal Lake School ranks #370 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Crystal Lake School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crystal Lake School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Crystal Lake School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crystal Lake School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Crystal Lake School a charter school?
No, Crystal Lake School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crystal Lake School a Title I school?
No, Crystal Lake School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crystal Lake School?
23.6% of students at Crystal Lake 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (860) 896-2322
- 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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