Excellent
#58 of 990 schools in CT
Top 6% in state
Redding Elementary School
Elementary School · Redding School District · Redding, CT
An elementary school in Redding, CT where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
33 Lonetown Rd., Redding, CT 06896
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Redding Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 80% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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
6.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Redding 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average298/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redding), 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
$174,981
Median home value
$686,400
Median rent
$1,639/mo
College educated
72.5%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06896; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branchville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Farmingville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 4.5 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Frank A. Berry SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–2 | 4.9 mi | 387 | 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.
Redding School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $32,936NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Redding Elementary School is listed in Redding School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Redding Elementary School
Redding Elementary School is a public elementary school in Redding, CT, part of Redding School District, serving approximately 511 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Redding Elementary School
What grades does Redding Elementary School serve?
Redding Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Redding Elementary School?
Redding Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redding Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Redding Elementary School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Redding Elementary School rank in CT?
Redding Elementary School ranks #58 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Redding Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Redding Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Redding Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Redding Elementary School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Redding Elementary School a charter school?
No, Redding Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Redding Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Redding Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Redding Elementary School?
6.8% of students at Redding 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (203) 938-2519
- Area population (ZIP 06896)
- 8,719
- Area average commute
- 36.9 min
- Area median age
- 51.5
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 06896; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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