Serving 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Buttonball Lane School ranks in the top 10% 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 78% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Buttonball Lane School's student population of 442 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Buttonball Lane School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buttonball Lane School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 942 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
5%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
2%
12%
White
61%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 #55 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Buttonball Lane School?
442 students attend Buttonball Lane School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Buttonball Lane School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buttonball Lane School?
Buttonball Lane School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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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