Colchester Intermediate School serves 542 students in grades 4-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
542 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
30%
Black
4%
12%
White
92%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
36%
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
How many students attend Colchester Intermediate School?
542 students attend Colchester Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Colchester Intermediate School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colchester Intermediate School?
Colchester Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Colchester Intermediate School offer ?
Colchester Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Colchester Intermediate School part of?
Colchester Intermediate School is part of Colchester School District.
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