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#522 of 990 schools in CT
Governor William Pitkin School
Elementary School · East Hartford School District · East Hartford, CT
An East Hartford School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
330 Hills St., East Hartford, CT 06118
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Governor William Pitkin School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
49.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Governor William Pitkin 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thomas S. O'connell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| Joseph O. Goodwin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Naubuc SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 322 | 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
- #6 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
Governor William Pitkin School is listed in East Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Governor William Pitkin School
Governor William Pitkin School is a public elementary school in East Hartford, CT, part of East Hartford School District, serving approximately 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #522 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Governor William Pitkin School
What grades does Governor William Pitkin School serve?
Governor William Pitkin School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Governor William Pitkin School?
Governor William Pitkin School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Governor William Pitkin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Governor William Pitkin School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Governor William Pitkin School rank in CT?
Governor William Pitkin School ranks #522 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Governor William Pitkin School's MySchoolScout rating?
Governor William Pitkin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Governor William Pitkin School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Governor William Pitkin School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Governor William Pitkin School a charter school?
No, Governor William Pitkin School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Governor William Pitkin School a Title I school?
No, Governor William Pitkin School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Governor William Pitkin School?
49.4% of students at Governor William Pitkin 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
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (860) 622-5480
- Area population (ZIP 06118)
- 26,771
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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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