Below Average
#862 of 990 schools in CT
Griswold Elementary School
Elementary School · Griswold School District · Griswold, CT
An elementary school in Griswold, CT where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
303 Slater Ave., Griswold, CT 06351
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Griswold Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (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
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Griswold 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,107
Median home value
$276,200
Median rent
$1,115/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Griswold School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,122NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Griswold Elementary School is listed in Griswold School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Griswold Elementary School
Griswold Elementary School is a public elementary school in Griswold, CT, part of Griswold School District, serving approximately 665 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #862 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Griswold Elementary School
What grades does Griswold Elementary School serve?
Griswold Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Griswold Elementary School?
Griswold Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 665 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griswold Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Griswold Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Griswold Elementary School rank in CT?
Griswold Elementary School ranks #862 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Griswold Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Griswold Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Griswold Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Griswold Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Griswold Elementary School a charter school?
No, Griswold Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Griswold Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Griswold Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Griswold Elementary School?
55.2% of students at Griswold 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 665
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (860) 376-7610
- Area population (ZIP 06351)
- 15,697
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 06351; 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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