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Moosup Elementary School

Elementary School · Plainfield School District

35 Church St., Moosup, CT 06354

Enrollment

293

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Pre-K – 3rd

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Connecticut schools

#689 of 990

In district

#2 of 5

Plainfield School District

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Moosup Elementary School

5.3/10

Elementary School in Moosup · grades Pre-K – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Plainfield High School

3.9/10

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5.5/10

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About Moosup Elementary School

Moosup Elementary School is a public elementary school in Moosup, CT, part of Plainfield School District. Moosup Elementary School serves approximately 293 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Moosup Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #689 of 990 schools in CT.

Structured state assessment records for Moosup Elementary School show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.3 · Average
  • District avg 5.3
  • CT avg 6.5

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,667
Chronic Absenteeism24.6%

Moosup Elementary School — Students at Moosup Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

62.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores CT EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 59.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 59.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
34.5%
ELA
34.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.3/10.

How Moosup Elementary School Compares

See how Moosup Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.3/10
31th percentile in CT
Academic
6.0/10
Average
Growth
5.3/10
Average
Environment
4.2/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
63%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
22 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
24.6%

Location

35 Church St., Moosup, CT 06354

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Moosup Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Voluntown Elementary School (rated 7.9/10, 9.8 miles away, in nearby Voluntown), which scores notably higher. Another option is Killingly Memorial School (rated 5.7/10, 6.5 miles away, in nearby Danielson), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Shepard Hill Elementary School (rated 5.5/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Plainfield), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Moosup, see our Moosup schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 9.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Plainfield High School Central Village 1.7 mi 3.9
Shepard Hill Elementary School Plainfield 1.8 mi 5.5
Sterling Community School Sterling 2.4 mi 3.9
Plainfield Central School Plainfield 3.5 mi 5.1
Plainfield Memorial School Plainfield 3.5 mi 5.2
ST JAMES SCHOOL Danielson 5.9 mi 5.0
Brooklyn Middle School Brooklyn 5.5 mi 5.1
Brooklyn Elementary School Brooklyn 5.5 mi 4.3
Killingly Memorial School Danielson 6.5 mi 5.7
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School Canterbury 5.1 mi 4.4
H. H. Ellis Technical High School Danielson 7.1 mi 5.8
Canterbury Elementary School Canterbury 5.4 mi 5.1
Quinebaug Middle College Danielson 7.6 mi 7.2
NORTHEAST CDT Danielson 7.8 mi
LEARNING CLINIC Brooklyn 8.1 mi 6.1
Killingly Central School Dayville 9.2 mi 4.1
Killingly Intermediate School Dayville 9.4 mi 4.4
Voluntown Elementary School Voluntown 9.8 mi 7.9
Killingly High School Dayville 9.9 mi 4.6
Griswold Soule Street Academy Jewett City 9.3 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 06354 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$89,861

Median Home Value

$290,100

Median Rent

$1,208/mo

Population

5,840

College Educated

16.4%

Homeownership

75.2%

Avg Commute

24.9 min

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Median Age

36.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Moosup Elementary School

What grades does Moosup Elementary School serve?

Moosup Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Moosup Elementary School?

Moosup Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Moosup Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Moosup Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Moosup Elementary School rank in CT?

Moosup Elementary School ranks #689 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Moosup Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Moosup Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Moosup Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Moosup Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Moosup Elementary School a charter school?

No, Moosup Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Moosup Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Moosup Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moosup Elementary School?

62.8% of students at Moosup 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
53 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
39 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
293
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Free/Reduced Lunch
62.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Connecticut Planning Region 5
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.6%

District

Plainfield School District
District Enrollment
1,895
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,667
District Rank
#2 of 5

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