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#533 of 990 schools in CT
Somers Elementary School
Elementary School · Somers School District · Somers, CT
An elementary school in Somers, CT where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Somers Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Somers 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,833
Median home value
$379,300
Median rent
$1,069/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
1.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardville Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–2 | 4.1 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Eli Whitney SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 3–5 | 4.9 mi | 329 | 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.
Somers School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,405NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Somers Elementary School is listed in Somers School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somers Elementary School
Somers Elementary School is a public elementary school in Somers, CT, part of Somers School District, serving approximately 658 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #533 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somers Elementary School
What grades does Somers Elementary School serve?
Somers Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Somers Elementary School?
Somers Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 658 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somers Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somers Elementary School rank in CT?
Somers Elementary School ranks #533 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Somers Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Somers Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Somers Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somers Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Somers Elementary School a charter school?
No, Somers Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Somers Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Somers Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 658
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (860) 749-2270
- Area population (ZIP 06071)
- 10,554
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 06071; 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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