Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School

70 Church Street
Plantsville, CT 06479
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 254 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in CT
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School's student population of 254 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zaya A. Oshana 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#186 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
17%
31%
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Black
2%
12%
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White
72%
47%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School's ranking?
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School is ranked #186 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School?
254 students attend Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School?
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School offer ?
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School part of?
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School is part of Southington School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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