Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Daisy Ingraham School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daisy Ingraham School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Daisy Ingraham School's student population of 252 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Daisy Ingraham School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daisy Ingraham School is 0.48, 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
#310 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
29%
30%
Black
n/a
12%
White
66%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daisy Ingraham School's ranking?
Daisy Ingraham School is ranked #310 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Daisy Ingraham School often compared to?
Daisy Ingraham Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Essex Elementary School, Kathleen E. Goodwin School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Daisy Ingraham School?
252 students attend Daisy Ingraham School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Daisy Ingraham School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daisy Ingraham School?
Daisy Ingraham School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Daisy Ingraham School offer ?
Daisy Ingraham School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Daisy Ingraham School part of?
Daisy Ingraham School is part of Westbrook School District.
In what neighborhood is Daisy Ingraham School located?
Daisy Ingraham School is located in the Westbrook Center neighborhood of Westbrook, CT.
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