Serving 143 students in grades 3-4, Francis E. Korn School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)55-59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
23%
Black
(15-16)n/a
13%
White
(15-16)89%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)7%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Francis E. Korn School?
143 students attend Francis E. Korn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Francis E. Korn School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis E. Korn School?
Francis E. Korn School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Francis E. Korn School offer ?
Francis E. Korn School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Francis E. Korn School part of?
Francis E. Korn School is part of Regional School District 13.
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