Timothy Dwight School (Closed 2009)

Timothy Dwight School serves 298 students in grades Kindergarten-4. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
298 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Timothy Dwight School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hispanic
50%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Timothy Dwight School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Black
49%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Timothy Dwight School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
1%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Timothy Dwight School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Timothy Dwight School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Timothy Dwight School?
298 students attend Timothy Dwight School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Timothy Dwight School students are Hispanic, 49% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Timothy Dwight School?
Timothy Dwight School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Timothy Dwight School offer ?
Timothy Dwight School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Timothy Dwight School part of?
Timothy Dwight School is part of New Haven School District.

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