Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Veterans Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Veterans Park 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
Community Size
School Overview
Veterans Park Elementary School's student population of 241 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Veterans Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Veterans Park Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 942 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
10%
31%
Black
n/a
12%
White
73%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
37%
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
What is Veterans Park Elementary School's ranking?
Veterans Park Elementary School is ranked #23 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Veterans Park Elementary School often compared to?
Veterans Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scotland Elementary School, Barlow Mountain Elementary School, Farmingville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Veterans Park Elementary School?
241 students attend Veterans Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Veterans Park Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veterans Park Elementary School?
Veterans Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Veterans Park Elementary School offer ?
Veterans Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Veterans Park Elementary School part of?
Veterans Park Elementary School is part of Ridgefield School District.
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