Below Average
#865 of 990 schools in CT
Killingly Central School
Elementary School · Killingly School District · Dayville, CT
An elementary school in Dayville, CT where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
60 Soap St., Dayville, CT 06241
- Math 37% proficient (2014)
- Reading 52% proficient (2014)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Killingly Central School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 33 points since 2010, to 45% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 10 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Killingly Central 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,547
Median home value
$272,200
Median rent
$938/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06241; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Pomfret Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 4.0 mi | 347 | 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.
Killingly School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Killingly Central School is listed in Killingly School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Killingly Central School
Killingly Central School is a public elementary school in Dayville, CT, part of Killingly School District, serving approximately 326 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #865 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Killingly Central School
What grades does Killingly Central School serve?
Killingly Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Killingly Central School?
Killingly Central School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Killingly Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Killingly Central School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Killingly Central School rank in CT?
Killingly Central School ranks #865 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Killingly Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Killingly Central 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 Killingly Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Killingly Central School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Killingly Central School a charter school?
No, Killingly Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Killingly Central School a Title I school?
No, Killingly Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Killingly Central School?
57.4% of students at Killingly Central 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 5
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (860) 779-6750
- Area population (ZIP 06241)
- 6,317
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 06241; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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