North Canaan Elementary School vs. Sharon Center School
Should you attend North Canaan Elementary School or Sharon Center 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
North Canaan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Sharon Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North Canaan Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 97 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sharon Center School ranks in the top 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
238 students
97 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
5:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#444 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
-
Kindergarten Students
32
17
Grade 1 Students
27
10
Grade 2 Students
17
11
Grade 3 Students
15
7
Grade 4 Students
23
17
Grade 5 Students
27
7
Grade 6 Students
37
15
Grade 7 Students
23
8
Grade 8 Students
22
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
15%
6%
% Black
3%
n/a
% White
79%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
