Very Good
#378 of 990 schools in CT
Top 38% in state
Preston Veterans' Memorial School
Elementary School · Preston School District · Preston, CT
An elementary school in Preston, CT serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
325 Shetucket Tpke., Preston, CT 06365
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Preston Veterans' Memorial School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Preston Veterans' Memorial 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,441
Median home value
$343,200
Median rent
$1,628/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
92.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06365; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griswold Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–4 | 4.5 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 4.5 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Wequonnoc Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 4.6 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| St Patrick Cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 4.8 mi | 115 | 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.
Preston School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $28,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Preston Veterans' Memorial School is listed in Preston School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Preston Veterans' Memorial School
Preston Veterans' Memorial School is a public elementary school in Preston, CT, part of Preston School District, serving approximately 314 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #378 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Preston Veterans' Memorial School
What grades does Preston Veterans' Memorial School serve?
Preston Veterans' Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Preston Veterans' Memorial School?
Preston Veterans' Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preston Veterans' Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Preston Veterans' Memorial School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Preston Veterans' Memorial School rank in CT?
Preston Veterans' Memorial School ranks #378 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Preston Veterans' Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Preston Veterans' Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Preston Veterans' Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Preston Veterans' Memorial School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Preston Veterans' Memorial School a charter school?
No, Preston Veterans' Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Preston Veterans' Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Preston Veterans' Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Preston Veterans' Memorial School?
30.6% of students at Preston Veterans' Memorial 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (860) 887-3113
- Area population (ZIP 06365)
- 4,781
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 06365; 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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