Excellent
#7 of 990 schools in CT
Top 1% in state
Poquonock Elementary School
Elementary School · Windsor School District · Windsor, CT
A Windsor School District elementary school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1760 Poquonock Ave., Windsor, CT 06095
- Math 87% proficient (2011)
- Reading 77% proficient (2011)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Poquonock Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 82% across the 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 75% (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
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Poquonock 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Ellsworth SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–2 | 2.5 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| North Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–2 | 2.7 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Praise Power & Prayer Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Ana Grace Academy of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 856 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #1 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
Poquonock Elementary School is listed in Windsor School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poquonock Elementary School
Poquonock Elementary School is a public elementary school in Windsor, CT, part of Windsor School District, serving approximately 391 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poquonock Elementary School
What grades does Poquonock Elementary School serve?
Poquonock Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Poquonock Elementary School?
Poquonock Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poquonock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poquonock Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poquonock Elementary School rank in CT?
Poquonock Elementary School ranks #7 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Poquonock Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Poquonock Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Poquonock Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poquonock Elementary School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Poquonock Elementary School a charter school?
No, Poquonock Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poquonock Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Poquonock Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poquonock Elementary School?
46.0% of students at Poquonock 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (860) 687-2080
- 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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