R. E. Thalberg Elementary School vs. Flanders Elementary School
Should you attend R. E. Thalberg Elementary School or Flanders Elementary 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
R. E. Thalberg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Flanders Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5, R. E. Thalberg Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Flanders Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
428 students
262 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#179 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
61
38
Grade 1 Students
73
47
Grade 2 Students
67
35
Grade 3 Students
78
44
Grade 4 Students
84
55
Grade 5 Students
65
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
6%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
69%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
