Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Buttonball Lane School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buttonball Lane School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Buttonball Lane School's student population of 429 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Buttonball Lane School ranks within the top 5% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buttonball Lane School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 940 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
5%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
1%
13%
White
63%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buttonball Lane School's ranking?
Buttonball Lane School is ranked #33 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Buttonball Lane School often compared to?
Buttonball Lane Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nayaug Elementary School, Hebron Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Buttonball Lane School?
429 students attend Buttonball Lane School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Buttonball Lane School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buttonball Lane School?
Buttonball Lane School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Buttonball Lane School offer ?
Buttonball Lane School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buttonball Lane School part of?
Buttonball Lane School is part of Glastonbury School District.
In what neighborhood is Buttonball Lane School located?
Buttonball Lane School is located in the Glastonbury Center neighborhood of Glastonbury, CT. There are 3 other public schools located in Glastonbury Center.
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