Excellent
#215 of 990 schools in CT
Top 22% in state
Latimer Lane School
Elementary School · Simsbury School District · Weatogue, CT
A Simsbury School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
33 Mountain View Rd., Weatogue, CT 06089
- Math 76% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Latimer Lane School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 79% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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
15%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Latimer Lane 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,794
Median home value
$407,300
Median rent
$2,248/mo
College educated
79.4%
Homeownership
48.1%
Poverty rate
1.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06089; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Valley Academy MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Talcott Mountain Academy of Science MathematicsPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Tootin' Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| The Webb School in the ValleyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.7 mi | 25 | 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.
Simsbury School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Latimer Lane School is listed in Simsbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Latimer Lane School
Latimer Lane School is a public elementary school in Weatogue, CT, part of Simsbury School District, serving approximately 468 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Latimer Lane School
What grades does Latimer Lane School serve?
Latimer Lane School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Latimer Lane School?
Latimer Lane School has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Latimer Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Latimer Lane School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Latimer Lane School rank in CT?
Latimer Lane School ranks #215 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Latimer Lane School's MySchoolScout rating?
Latimer Lane 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 Latimer Lane School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Latimer Lane School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Latimer Lane School a charter school?
No, Latimer Lane School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Latimer Lane School a Title I school?
No, Latimer Lane School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Latimer Lane School?
15.0% of students at Latimer Lane 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (860) 658-4774
- Area population (ZIP 06089)
- 3,548
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 06089; 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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