Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stepney Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 68% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher 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 35% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stepney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Stepney Elementary School's student population of 485 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stepney Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stepney Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#85 out of 942 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
5%
12%
White
65%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stepney Elementary School's ranking?
Stepney Elementary School is ranked #85 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Stepney Elementary School often compared to?
Stepney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monroe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Stepney Elementary School?
485 students attend Stepney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Stepney Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stepney Elementary School?
Stepney Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stepney Elementary School offer ?
Stepney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stepney Elementary School part of?
Stepney Elementary School is part of Monroe School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Proposed Last Day of School
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
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