Sayles School vs. Franklin Elementary School
Should you attend Sayles School or Franklin 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
Sayles School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Community Size
Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sayles 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Franklin Elementary 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
284 students
191 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#692 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#326 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
24
14
Kindergarten Students
29
20
Grade 1 Students
29
30
Grade 2 Students
26
17
Grade 3 Students
24
13
Grade 4 Students
29
20
Grade 5 Students
26
19
Grade 6 Students
34
17
Grade 7 Students
36
24
Grade 8 Students
27
17
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
17%
11%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
64%
77%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
10%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
