Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-3, J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School's student population of 383 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary 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 J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 942 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
7%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
84%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School's ranking?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School is ranked #47 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School often compared to?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School, Jerome Harrison School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School?
383 students attend J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School offer ?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School part of?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School is part of Madison School District.
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