Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School vs. Governor William Pitkin School
Should you attend Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School or Governor William Pitkin School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Governor William Pitkin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 525 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Thomas S. O'connell 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 44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 340 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Governor William Pitkin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
525 students
340 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#524 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#555 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
76
59
Grade 1 Students
96
62
Grade 2 Students
89
54
Grade 3 Students
87
55
Grade 4 Students
96
56
Grade 5 Students
81
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
9%
% Hispanic
48%
43%
% Black
25%
28%
% White
20%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
12%
