Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Elizabeth Green 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elizabeth Green School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Elizabeth Green School's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elizabeth Green 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 Elizabeth Green School is 0.68, which is more 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
#479 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
30%
30%
Black
6%
12%
White
46%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabeth Green School's ranking?
Elizabeth Green School is ranked #479 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Elizabeth Green School often compared to?
Elizabeth Green Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Paterson School, Anna Reynolds 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Elizabeth Green School?
286 students attend Elizabeth Green School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Elizabeth Green School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth Green School?
Elizabeth Green School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Green School offer ?
Elizabeth Green School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elizabeth Green School part of?
Elizabeth Green School is part of Newington School District.
School Reviews
5 3/2/2019
i use to go there just for a year and all my grades improved and miss cirillo taught me how to do math and now im one of the smartest kids in math in 5th grade!!!
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