Excellent
#144 of 990 schools in CT
Top 14% in state
North Stonington Elementary School
Elementary School · North Stonington School District · North Stonington, CT
An elementary school in North Stonington, CT where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
311 Norwich/Westerly Rd., North Stonington, CT 06359
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Stonington Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 68% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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
20.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Stonington 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,069
Median home value
$374,800
Median rent
$1,224/mo
College educated
40.9%
Homeownership
92.1%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06359; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Stonington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Springbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–4 | 4.0 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| West Vine Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Gallup Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 636 | 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.
North Stonington School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,844NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Stonington Elementary School is listed in North Stonington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Stonington Elementary School
North Stonington Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Stonington, CT, part of North Stonington School District, serving approximately 406 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Stonington Elementary School
What grades does North Stonington Elementary School serve?
North Stonington Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend North Stonington Elementary School?
North Stonington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Stonington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Stonington Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Stonington Elementary School rank in CT?
North Stonington Elementary School ranks #144 of 990 schools in CT.
What is North Stonington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Stonington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 North Stonington Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Stonington Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Stonington Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Stonington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Stonington Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Stonington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Stonington Elementary School?
20.2% of students at North Stonington 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (860) 535-2805
- Area population (ZIP 06359)
- 5,154
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 49.4
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 06359; 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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