Excellent
#213 of 990 schools in CT
Top 21% in state
Kathleen E. Goodwin School
Elementary School · Old Saybrook School District · Old Saybrook, CT
An Old Saybrook School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
80 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook, CT 06475
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kathleen E. Goodwin School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
23.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kathleen E. Goodwin 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,697/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Old Saybrook), 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
$119,500
Median home value
$479,100
Median rent
$1,823/mo
College educated
56.6%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06475; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| The Children's Tree Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–4 | 2.5 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Daisy Ingraham SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–4 | 3.1 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Center SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK | 3.5 mi | 99 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Old Saybrook School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $30,849NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kathleen E. Goodwin School is listed in Old Saybrook School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kathleen E. Goodwin School
Kathleen E. Goodwin School is a public elementary school in Old Saybrook, CT, part of Old Saybrook School District, serving approximately 380 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kathleen E. Goodwin School
What grades does Kathleen E. Goodwin School serve?
Kathleen E. Goodwin School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Kathleen E. Goodwin School?
Kathleen E. Goodwin School has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kathleen E. Goodwin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kathleen E. Goodwin School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kathleen E. Goodwin School rank in CT?
Kathleen E. Goodwin School ranks #213 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Kathleen E. Goodwin School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kathleen E. Goodwin 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 Kathleen E. Goodwin School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kathleen E. Goodwin School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kathleen E. Goodwin School a charter school?
No, Kathleen E. Goodwin School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kathleen E. Goodwin School a Title I school?
No, Kathleen E. Goodwin School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kathleen E. Goodwin School?
23.4% of students at Kathleen E. Goodwin 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
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 3
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (860) 395-3165
- Area population (ZIP 06475)
- 10,515
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 55.8
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 06475; 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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