Excellent
#2 of 990 schools in CT
Top 1% in state
Washington Primary School
Elementary School · Regional School District 12 · Washington Depot, CT
A Regional School District 12 elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11 School St., Washington Depot, CT 06794
- Math 95% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Primary School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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
23%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Washington Primary 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,986
Median home value
$462,200
Median rent
$1,359/mo
College educated
51.9%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06794; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumsey Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–9 | 3.1 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Northville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–2 | 4.1 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Washington Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 4.7 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Booth Free SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | Not available | 85 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Regional School District 12
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $32,664NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Primary School is listed in Regional School District 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Primary School
Washington Primary School is a public elementary school in Washington Depot, CT, part of Regional School District 12, serving approximately 139 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Primary School
What grades does Washington Primary School serve?
Washington Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Washington Primary School?
Washington Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Primary School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Primary School rank in CT?
Washington Primary School ranks #2 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Washington Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 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 Washington Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Primary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Washington Primary School a charter school?
No, Washington Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Primary School a Title I school?
No, Washington Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Primary School?
23.0% of students at Washington Primary 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
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 6
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (860) 868-7331
- Area population (ZIP 06794)
- 953
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 06794; 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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