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#209 of 990 schools in CT

Top 21% in state

East Farms School

Elementary School · Farmington School District · Farmington, CT

A Farmington School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

25 Wolf Pit Rd., Farmington, CT 06032

  • Math 77% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$23,734
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Students at East Farms School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 75% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

13.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where East Farms 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,557/100K

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

$131,488

Median home value

$419,200

Median rent

$1,828/mo

College educated

66.1%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Noah Wallace SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5K–41.4 mi337Compare →
Holmes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8K–51.6 mi464Compare →
Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6K–51.6 mi397Compare →
Diloreto Elementary & Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4K–82.3 mi824Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Farmington School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$23,734NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Farms School is listed in Farmington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Farms School

East Farms School is a public elementary school in Farmington, CT, part of Farmington School District, serving approximately 502 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #209 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Farms School

What grades does East Farms School serve?

East Farms School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend East Farms School?

East Farms School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Farms School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Farms School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Farms School rank in CT?

East Farms School ranks #209 of 990 schools in CT.

What is East Farms School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Farms School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 East Farms School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Farms School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is East Farms School a charter school?

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

Is East Farms School a Title I school?

No, East Farms School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Farms School?

13.5% of students at East Farms 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 – 4th
Enrollment
502
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%
Area population (ZIP 06032)
18,642
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
43.8
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 06032; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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