Quaker Farms School serves 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quaker Farms School's student population of 405 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Quaker Farms School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
2%
12%
White
81%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Quaker Farms School?
405 students attend Quaker Farms School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Quaker Farms School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quaker Farms School?
Quaker Farms School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Quaker Farms School offer ?
Quaker Farms School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Quaker Farms School part of?
Quaker Farms School is part of Oxford School District.
School Reviews
5 11/2/2009
Quaker Farms is a wonderful school fostering a well rounded education.
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