Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Robert J. O'brien 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert J. O'brien School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Robert J. O'brien School's student population of 341 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert J. O'brien School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert J. O'brien School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#734 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
54%
30%
Black
33%
12%
White
6%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert J. O'brien School's ranking?
Robert J. O'brien School is ranked #734 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Robert J. O'brien School?
341 students attend Robert J. O'brien School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Robert J. O'brien School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert J. O'brien School?
Robert J. O'brien School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Robert J. O'brien School offer ?
Robert J. O'brien School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert J. O'brien School part of?
Robert J. O'brien School is part of East Hartford School District.
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