Serving 550 students in grades Kindergarten-4, East School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
East School's student population of 550 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East School ranks within the top 5% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 942 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
1%
12%
White
80%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
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 East School's ranking?
East School is ranked #12 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are East School often compared to?
East Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West School, South School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend East School?
550 students attend East School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of East School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East School?
East School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does East School offer ?
East School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East School part of?
East School is part of New Canaan School District.
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