Nichols School vs. Eli Whitney School
Should you attend Nichols School or Eli Whitney 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
Nichols School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Eli Whitney School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Nichols 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 27% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Eli Whitney School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
441 students
461 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#663 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#290 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
50
67
Grade 1 Students
57
64
Grade 2 Students
42
55
Grade 3 Students
67
60
Grade 4 Students
79
69
Grade 5 Students
67
80
Grade 6 Students
79
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
48%
35%
% Black
23%
20%
% White
21%
39%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
