Deep River Elementary School

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Deep River Elementary School ranks 92 nd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Deep River Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Deep River School District in Connecticut, with a student population of 192 and a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Deep River Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 69% of 4th graders, 72% of 5th graders, and 63.6% of 6th graders were proficient or better in SBAC English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 49.4%, 51.4%, and 48.1%, respectively. The school also boasts a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.8 to 10.3 students per teacher over the past three school years, significantly lower than the nearby schools. While the student body is predominantly White, Deep River Elementary School has a relatively diverse population, with 11.46% Hispanic students and smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Compared to nearby schools, Deep River Elementary School stands out for its consistent academic excellence, but it is not alone in the region. Schools like Lyme Consolidated School and Chester Elementary School also demonstrate exceptional academic performance and have even higher rankings from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the Deep River School District and the surrounding region have a strong commitment to education and are producing high-performing schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

12 River St.
Deep River, CT 06417

(860) 526-5319

District: Deep River School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
92^nd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $30,986

Students who attend Deep River Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	John Winthrop Middle School
High:	Valley Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 195

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.2%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Deep River Elementary School ranks better than 81.5% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.2%), Hispanic (9.2%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deep River Elementary School is 9.8. (See more...)

Compare Deep River Elementary School employs 19.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deep River Elementary School is $30,986.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Deep River Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Deep River School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Deep River School District 34^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Deep River Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Deep River Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	75.21	157^th	570	72.5%
2007	67.09	257^th	568	54.8%
2008	66.45	253^rd	565	55.2%
2009	71.09	208^th	566	63.3%
2010	61.47	302^nd	579	47.8%
2011	70.75	210^th	565	62.8%
2012	70.26	216^th	564	61.7%
2013	67.11	244^th	557	56.2%
2015	75.55	157^th	551	71.5%
2017	75.85	144^th	519	72.3%
2019	86.98	60^th	522	88.5%
2021	86.84	74^th	538	86.2%
2022	88.56	46^th	490	90.6%
2023	85.21	74^th	491	84.9%
2024	82.85	92^nd	497	81.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Deep River Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	91.21	28^th	445	93.7%

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Rank History for White students at Deep River Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	55.69	148^th	296	50.0%
2019	71.18	80^th	295	72.9%
2021	79.15	51^st	327	84.4%
2022	76.02	54^th	252	78.6%
2023	71.22	78^th	262	70.2%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Deep River Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	373	6	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	381
1989	379	6	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	386
1990	384	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	391
1991	353	3	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	363
1992	341	2	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	350
1993	356	4	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	374
1994	376	8	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	399
1995	392	12	2	9	2	n/a	n/a	417
1996	392	12	2	9	2	n/a	n/a	417
1997	397	15	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	416
1998	412	11	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	429
1999	409	8	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	427
2000	419	9	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	435
2001	396	12	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	416
2002	333	12	5	16	0	n/a	n/a	366
2003	333	12	5	16	0	n/a	n/a	366
2004	328	10	7	20	0	n/a	n/a	365
2005	333	12	10	18	2	n/a	n/a	375
2006	336	11	11	23	2	n/a	n/a	383
2007	335	12	7	22	2	n/a	n/a	378
2008	348	10	4	24	3	n/a	n/a	389
2009	315	9	3	25	1	n/a	n/a	353
2010	311	7	5	25	1	n/a	n/a	349
2011	327	4	1	17	1	0	1	351
2012	329	2	1	24	0	0	1	357
2013	309	8	0	27	0	1	2	347
2014	293	4	1	27	0	0	5	330
2015	276	3	2	21	0	0	10	312
2016	269	2	3	19	0	1	10	304
2017	242	2	3	21	0	0	15	283
2018	234	2	5	24	0	0	10	275
2019	205	1	5	21	0	0	10	242
2020	197	3	4	16	2	0	13	235
2021	185	2	4	12	2	0	13	218
2022	176	1	2	13	1	1	10	204
2023	161	1	1	22	1	1	5	192
2024	168	1	1	18	0	2	5	195

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Deep River Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	381	21.0	18.1	n/a
1989	386	20.5	18.8	n/a
1990	391	21.5	18.1	n/a
1991	363	20.0	18.1	n/a
1992	350	18.5	18.9	2.9
1993	374	20.6	18.2	0.5
1994	399	19.5	20.5	10.3
1995	417	27.5	15.2	12.7
1996	417	27.5	15.2	12.7
1997	416	26.3	15.8	6.3
1998	429	28.0	15.3	3.5
1999	427	30.2	14.1	10.8
2000	435	30.2	14.4	8.3
2001	416	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	366	31.8	11.5	7.9
2003	366	31.8	11.5	7.9
2004	365	36.2	10.1	8.5
2005	375	30.3	12.4	n/a
2006	383	29.9	12.8	8.1
2007	378	33.4	11.3	11.4
2008	389	32.7	11.9	9.8
2009	353	34.2	11.5	10.8
2010	349	29.7	11.7	12.3
2011	351	31.1	11.2	15.1
2012	357	31.6	11.2	13.2
2013	347	n/a	n/a	13.8
2014	330	n/a	n/a	14.8
2015	312	28.0	11.1	19.6
2016	304	36.0	8.4	20.1
2017	283	28.7	9.8	24
2018	275	28.0	9.8	28.7
2019	242	23.8	10.1	37.2
2020	235	24.3	9.6	36.6
2021	218	22.3	9.7	39.4
2022	204	23.0	8.8	35.8
2023	192	18.6	10.3	35.4
2024	195	19.7	9.8	33.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Deep River Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	381	21.0	18.1	n/a
1989	386	20.5	18.8	n/a
1990	391	21.5	18.1	n/a
1991	363	20.0	18.1	n/a
1992	350	18.5	18.9	2.9
1993	374	20.6	18.2	0.5
1994	399	19.5	20.5	10.3
1995	417	27.5	15.2	12.7
1996	417	27.5	15.2	12.7
1997	416	26.3	15.8	6.3
1998	429	28.0	15.3	3.5
1999	427	30.2	14.1	10.8
2000	435	30.2	14.4	8.3
2001	416	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	366	31.8	11.5	7.9
2003	366	31.8	11.5	7.9
2004	365	36.2	10.1	8.5
2005	375	30.3	12.4	n/a
2006	383	29.9	12.8	8.1
2007	378	33.4	11.3	11.4
2008	389	32.7	11.9	9.8
2009	353	34.2	11.5	10.8
2010	349	29.7	11.7	12.3
2011	351	31.1	11.2	15.1
2012	357	31.6	11.2	13.2
2013	347	n/a	n/a	13.8
2014	330	n/a	n/a	14.8
2015	312	28.0	11.1	19.6
2016	304	36.0	8.4	20.1
2017	283	28.7	9.8	24
2018	275	28.0	9.8	28.7
2019	242	23.8	10.1	37.2
2020	235	24.3	9.6	36.6
2021	218	22.3	9.7	39.4
2022	204	23.0	8.8	35.8
2023	192	18.6	10.3	35.4
2024	195	19.7	9.8	33.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Deep River Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$19,885
2019	$22,748
2020	$22,551
2021	$25,562
2022	$27,998
2023	$30,986

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deep River Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 60^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 74^th of 491 Elementary schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Deep River Elementary School)	71.1	74.1	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Deep River School District)	71.1	74.1	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Deep River Elementary School)	86.8	81.5	5.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Deep River School District)	86.8	81.5	5.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Deep River Elementary School)	76.2	76.9	0.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Deep River School District)	76.2	76.9	0.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Deep River Elementary School)	85.7	69.2	16.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Deep River School District)	85.7	69.2	16.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Deep River Elementary School)	84.8	69.6	15.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Deep River School District)	84.8	69.6	15.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Deep River Elementary School)	75.8	73.9	1.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Deep River School District)	75.8	73.9	1.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	242	192	20.7%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	21	22	4.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	205	161	21.5%
Two or More Races	10	5	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.2%	35.4%	1.8%

Schools Near Deep River Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Deep River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	12 River St.	Deep River	06417	Middlesex County	Deep River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 526-5319	195	20	9.8	33.8%	168 (86.2%)	1 (0.5%)	18 (9.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.6%)	82.8	92^nd of 497 public elementary schools	81.5%		85.2	74^th of 491 public elementary schools	84.9%	18			69.0	72.0	63.6	77.8	82.8			$30,986
Chester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	23 Ridge Rd.	Chester	06412	Middlesex County	Chester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 526-5797	207	22	9.6	27.1%	182 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	90.2	34^th of 497 public elementary schools	93.2%		88.5	49^th of 491 public elementary schools	90.0%	15			78.8		75.7		81.8			$25,577
Essex Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	108 Main St.	Centerbrook	06409	Middlesex County	Essex School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 767-8215	299	29	10.3	21.4%	260 (87.0%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (8.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.7%)	79.5	115^th of 497 public elementary schools	76.9%		82.1	101^st of 491 public elementary schools	79.4%	14	70.7	68.8	65.8	73.2	63.9	68.8	71.1	65.9	63.9	$26,691
Lyme Consolidated School	Public	K-5	478 Hamburg Road	Lyme	06371	New London County	Regional School District 18	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 434-1233	215	18	11.8	15.8%	188 (87.4%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (7.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	81.8	98^th of 497 public elementary schools	80.3%		86.8	63^rd of 491 public elementary schools	87.2%	35		76.5	76.9	58.8		88.2		61.8		$22,678
Haddam-Killingworth Intermediate School	Public	4-5	451 Route 81	Killingworth	06419	Middlesex County	Regional School District 17	No	No	No	No	(860) 663-1241	280	22	12.9	17.5%	256 (91.4%)	5 (1.8%)	9 (3.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	76.5	135^th of 497 public elementary schools	72.8%		82.7	98^th of 491 public elementary schools	80.0%	37	73.7		65.0	68.2			66.9	62.1		$18,597
Killingworth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	340 Route 81	Higganum	06419	Middlesex County	Regional School District 17	No	No	No	No	(860) 663-1121	269	23	11.5	12.3%	233 (86.6%)	2 (0.7%)	18 (6.7%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)								(n/a)		63.3								$22,705
Daisy Ingraham School	Public	PK, KG-4	105 Goodspeed Dr.	Westbrook	06498	Middlesex County	Westbrook School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 399-7925	258	32	8.0	33.3%	176 (68.2%)	2 (0.8%)	68 (26.4%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	62.7	200^th of 497 public elementary schools	59.8%					(n/a)		51.1				64.4	60.5			$26,559
Center School	Public	PK	49 Lyme St.	Old Lyme	06371	New London County	Regional School District 18	No	No	No	No	(860) 434-7238	99	7	15.0	5.1%	87 (87.9%)	1 (1.0%)	8 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)								(n/a)										$25,996
Burr District Elementary School	Public	K-3	792 Killingworth Road	Higganum	06441	Middlesex County	Regional School District 17	No	No	No	No	(860) 345-4584	297	27	11.1	18.9%	279 (93.9%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)								(n/a)		67.6				78.4				$20,645
Lewin G. Joel Junior School	Public	PK, KG-4	137A Glenwood Rd.	Clinton	06413	Middlesex County	Clinton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 664-6501	546	52	10.5	39.4%	384 (70.3%)	4 (0.7%)	132 (24.2%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.6%)	59.2	213^th of 497 public elementary schools	57.1%		51.5	236^th of 491 public elementary schools	51.9%	23		54.3	48.4			59.0	65.3			$21,768

Frequently Asked Questions about Deep River Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Deep River Elementary School?

Students at Deep River Elementary School are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Is Deep River Elementary School a good school?

Deep River Elementary School ranks 92^nd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Deep River Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Deep River Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John Winthrop Middle School
High : Valley Regional High School

What district is Deep River Elementary School in?

Deep River School District

How many students attend Deep River Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 195 students attended Deep River Elementary School.

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