Excellent
#156 of 990 schools in CT
Top 16% in state
Oliver Ellsworth School
Elementary School · Windsor School District · Windsor, CT
A Windsor School District elementary school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
730 Kennedy Ave., Windsor, CT 06095
- Math 85% proficient (2011)
- Reading 77% proficient (2011)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oliver Ellsworth School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 81% across the 3-year record (2009–2011).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oliver Ellsworth 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,821/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Windsor), 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
$107,548
Median home value
$283,800
Median rent
$1,587/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06095; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praise Power & Prayer Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Windsor Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| St Gabriel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Poquonock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | PK–2 | 2.5 mi | 391 | 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.
Windsor School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $27,872NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oliver Ellsworth School is listed in Windsor School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oliver Ellsworth School
Oliver Ellsworth School is a public elementary school in Windsor, CT, part of Windsor School District, serving approximately 411 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #156 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oliver Ellsworth School
What grades does Oliver Ellsworth School serve?
Oliver Ellsworth School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Oliver Ellsworth School?
Oliver Ellsworth School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver Ellsworth School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver Ellsworth School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oliver Ellsworth School rank in CT?
Oliver Ellsworth School ranks #156 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Oliver Ellsworth School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oliver Ellsworth 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 Oliver Ellsworth School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oliver Ellsworth School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Oliver Ellsworth School a charter school?
No, Oliver Ellsworth School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oliver Ellsworth School a Title I school?
No, Oliver Ellsworth School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oliver Ellsworth School?
47.7% of students at Oliver Ellsworth 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (860) 687-2070
- Area population (ZIP 06095)
- 29,367
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 06095; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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