John J. Jennings School serves 387 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
387 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
9%
30%
Black
2%
12%
White
86%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
How many students attend John J. Jennings School?
387 students attend John J. Jennings School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of John J. Jennings School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J. Jennings School?
John J. Jennings School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does John J. Jennings School offer ?
John J. Jennings School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John J. Jennings School part of?
John J. Jennings School is part of Bristol School District.
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