Brooklyn Elementary School

119 Gorman Rd.
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Brooklyn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Brooklyn Elementary School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Brooklyn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#499 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Brooklyn Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brooklyn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brooklyn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Brooklyn Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Brooklyn Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brooklyn Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Brooklyn Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Brooklyn Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Brooklyn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Brooklyn Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brooklyn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brooklyn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brooklyn Elementary School's ranking?
Brooklyn Elementary School is ranked #499 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Brooklyn Elementary School often compared to?
Brooklyn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Killingly Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Elementary School?
532 students attend Brooklyn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Brooklyn Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Elementary School?
Brooklyn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Elementary School offer ?
Brooklyn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Elementary School part of?
Brooklyn Elementary School is part of Brooklyn School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Tentative Last Day of School- Early Dismissal 12:45PM
June 13, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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