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#726 of 990 schools in CT

Emerson-williams School

Elementary School · Wethersfield School District · Wethersfield, CT

A Wethersfield School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

461 Wells Rd., Wethersfield, CT 06109

  • Math 46% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2022)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$23,014
Chronic Absenteeism8.3%

Students at Emerson-williams School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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

25.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Emerson-williams 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,429/100K

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

$118,523

Median home value

$300,500

Median rent

$1,303/mo

College educated

54.5%

Homeownership

82%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Samuel B. Webb Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–60.6 mi333Compare →
Corpus Christi SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–81.0 mi265Compare →
Charles Wright SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–61.2 mi265Compare →
Discovery AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–51.2 mi522Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Wethersfield School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$23,014NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Emerson-williams School is listed in Wethersfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Emerson-williams School

Emerson-williams School is a public elementary school in Wethersfield, CT, part of Wethersfield School District, serving approximately 432 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #726 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Emerson-williams School

What grades does Emerson-williams School serve?

Emerson-williams School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Emerson-williams School?

Emerson-williams School has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson-williams School?

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

How does Emerson-williams School rank in CT?

Emerson-williams School ranks #726 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Emerson-williams School's MySchoolScout rating?

Emerson-williams School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Emerson-williams School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson-williams School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Emerson-williams School a charter school?

No, Emerson-williams School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Emerson-williams School a Title I school?

No, Emerson-williams School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emerson-williams School?

25.5% of students at Emerson-williams 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
432
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.3%
Area population (ZIP 06109)
27,180
Area average commute
21 min
Area median age
44.1
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 06109; 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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