Excellent
#34 of 990 schools in CT
Top 3% in state
Deep River Elementary School
Elementary School · Deep River School District · Deep River, CT
An elementary school in Deep River, CT where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12 River St., Deep River, CT 06417
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deep River Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
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 72% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
33.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Deep River 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,995
Median home value
$349,300
Median rent
$1,219/mo
College educated
43.4%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Essex Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–6 | 2.6 mi | 299 | 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.
Deep River School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $37,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deep River Elementary School is listed in Deep River School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deep River Elementary School
Deep River Elementary School is a public elementary school in Deep River, CT, part of Deep River School District, serving approximately 195 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deep River Elementary School
What grades does Deep River Elementary School serve?
Deep River Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Deep River Elementary School?
Deep River Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deep River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deep River Elementary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deep River Elementary School rank in CT?
Deep River Elementary School ranks #34 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Deep River Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Deep River 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 Deep River Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deep River Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Deep River Elementary School a charter school?
No, Deep River Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deep River Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Deep River Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deep River Elementary School?
33.8% of students at Deep River Elementary 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
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 3
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (860) 526-5319
- Area population (ZIP 06417)
- 4,432
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 06417; 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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