Very Good
#368 of 990 schools in CT
Top 37% in state
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
Elementary School · East Hartford School District · East Hartford, CT
An East Hartford School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 May Rd., East Hartford, CT 06118
- Math 44% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dr. Thomas S. O'connell 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,761/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Hartford), 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
$75,523
Median home value
$213,200
Median rent
$1,259/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor William Pitkin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Joseph O. Goodwin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Naubuc SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 349 | 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.
East Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $26,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School is listed in East Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School is a public elementary school in East Hartford, CT, part of East Hartford School District, serving approximately 523 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #368 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
What grades does Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School serve?
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School?
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Thomas S. O'connell 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 Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School rank in CT?
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School ranks #368 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell 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 Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School a charter school?
No, Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School a Title I school?
No, Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School?
56.8% of students at Dr. Thomas S. O'connell 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (860) 622-5400
- Area population (ZIP 06118)
- 26,771
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 06118; 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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