Excellent
#128 of 990 schools in CT
Top 13% in state
Prospect Elementary School
Elementary School · Regional School District 16 · Prospect, CT
A Regional School District 16 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
75 New Haven Road, Prospect, CT 06712
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prospect Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 64% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Prospect 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,556
Median home value
$350,700
Median rent
$1,888/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
94.4%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06712; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 2.3 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Doolittle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | 2.6 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Norton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–6 | 3.0 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Wendell L. Cross SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 612 | 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.
Regional School District 16
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prospect Elementary School is listed in Regional School District 16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prospect Elementary School
Prospect Elementary School is a public elementary school in Prospect, CT, part of Regional School District 16, serving approximately 605 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prospect Elementary School
What grades does Prospect Elementary School serve?
Prospect Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prospect Elementary School rank in CT?
Prospect Elementary School ranks #128 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Prospect Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prospect Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Prospect Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prospect Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Prospect Elementary School a charter school?
No, Prospect Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prospect Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Prospect Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prospect Elementary School?
25.5% of students at Prospect 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.6%
- Phone
- (203) 578-3300
- Area population (ZIP 06712)
- 9,414
- Area average commute
- 25.5 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 06712; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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