Prospect Street School serves 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
5%
12%
White
92%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prospect Street School?
173 students attend Prospect Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Prospect Street School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospect Street School?
Prospect Street School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prospect Street School offer ?
Prospect Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Prospect Street School part of?
Prospect Street School is part of Plymouth School District.
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