Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School

Summary:

Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School is an elementary school in East Hartford, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the East Hartford School District. This diverse school has a unique student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students compared to the state average.

While Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools, it has shown improvement in recent years, moving up in the rankings. The school's Hispanic and low socioeconomic status (SES) student groups have performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 20 and top 16 in the state, respectively. However, the school's White and special education student groups have struggled, ranking in the bottom 30% and bottom 50% of the state. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the state and district averages, with the exception of 5th-grade ELA and Science, which are above the district average.

Compared to other nearby schools, Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School generally performs better than schools in the same East Hartford School District, such as Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School and Silver Lane School. However, it lags behind higher-performing schools in the neighboring Glastonbury School District, such as Buttonball Lane School and Hebron Avenue School.


Detail:

Public K-5

 305 May Rd.
       East Hartford, CT  06118


(860) 622-5400

District: East Hartford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
271st of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,280 Help


Students who attend Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School usually attend:

Middle:    East Hartford Middle School
High:    East Hartford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  523

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.4%
African American:
25.6%
White:
19.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School ranks worse than 54.5% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the East Hartford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.02. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School has the largest elementary school student body size in the East Hartford School District. Student population at Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.4%), African American (25.6%), White (19.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School is 13.1, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the East Hartford School District! (See more...)
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Compare Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School employs 39.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School is $17,280, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the East Hartford School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School 271st of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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East Hartford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Hartford School District 135th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School

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Rank History for all students at Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 35.77 424th 570 25.6%
2007 49.85 366th 568 35.6%
2008 30.93 444th 565 21.4%
2009 26.57 464th 566 18.0%
2010 29.85 470th 579 18.8%
2011 38.59 416th 565 26.4%
2012 40.49 421st 564 25.4%
2013 31.99 432nd 557 22.4%
2015 30.07 402nd 551 27.0%
2016 18.74 411th 518 20.7%
2017 23.59 391st 519 24.7%
2018 27.51 381st 532 28.4%
2019 34.36 343rd 522 34.3%
2021 35.92 334th 538 37.9%
2022 40.01 289th 490 41.0%
2023 48.20 249th 491 49.3%
2024 44.02 271st 497 45.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.89 166th 371 55.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.95 33rd 60 45.0%
2021 63.39 84th 302 72.2%
2022 67.65 15th 70 78.6%
2023 65.39 17th 72 76.4%
2024 63.13 16th 70 77.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.34 195th 242 19.4%
2021 32.07 297th 455 34.7%
2022 24.08 187th 234 20.1%
2023 31.55 159th 230 30.9%
2024 21.85 184th 237 22.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.85 195th 247 21.1%
2021 32.75 281st 445 36.9%
2022 40.83 148th 232 36.2%
2023 40.05 148th 231 35.9%
2024 35.25 162nd 233 30.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.59 2nd 41 95.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.48 37th 101 63.4%
2019 66.79 27th 112 75.9%
2021 65.14 46th 173 73.4%
2022 85.35 4th 99 96.0%
2023 86.84 9th 108 91.7%
2024 71.49 20th 111 82.0%
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Rank History for White students at Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.27 268th 296 9.5%
2019 41.21 202nd 295 31.5%
2021 16.95 287th 327 12.2%
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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.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 223 11 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 246
1989 200 11 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1990 319 12 2 20 n/a n/a n/a 0 353
1991 352 18 7 27 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1992 376 34 10 17 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1993 357 36 9 28 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1994 365 35 11 33 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1995 359 51 13 38 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1996 359 51 13 38 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1997 335 56 15 47 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1998 318 75 14 60 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1999 307 79 12 76 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2000 292 82 9 74 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2001 229 71 8 64 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2002 190 66 5 70 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2003 190 66 5 70 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2004 182 68 8 70 2 n/a n/a 0 330
2005 176 68 8 84 2 n/a n/a 0 338
2006 179 87 7 98 3 n/a n/a 0 374
2007 120 87 12 100 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2008 112 87 13 102 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2009 115 89 17 100 1 n/a n/a 0 322
2010 124 83 16 108 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2011 168 90 10 64 1 0 5 0 338
2012 109 76 11 110 1 0 6 0 313
2013 152 150 16 182 2 0 2 0 504
2014 150 160 19 194 2 0 8 0 533
2015 155 168 16 209 2 0 7 0 557
2016 148 145 18 194 1 0 3 0 509
2017 153 150 18 216 0 0 7 0 544
2018 148 136 17 229 0 0 7 0 537
2019 125 122 17 227 0 0 38 0 529
2020 118 128 16 245 0 0 33 0 540
2021 118 130 15 239 0 0 28 0 530
2022 106 129 10 251 1 0 27 0 524
2023 107 132 13 253 1 0 19 0 525
2024 104 134 13 253 2 0 17 0 523

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 Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 246 25.0 9.8 n/a
1989 227 23.6 9.6 n/a
1990 353 20.2 17.4 n/a
1991 404 20.5 19.7 n/a
1992 437 24.5 17.8 8
1993 430 25.4 16.9 0.7
1994 444 25.1 17.7 16.4
1995 461 25.6 18.0 17.8
1996 461 25.6 18.0 17.8
1997 453 29.3 15.5 15.2
1998 467 29.2 16.0 16.7
1999 474 31.5 15.0 21.5
2000 457 30.0 15.2 24.3
2001 372 31.6 11.8 n/a
2002 331 25.7 12.9 26.6
2003 331 25.7 12.9 26.6
2004 330 27.9 11.8 26.7
2005 338 23.5 14.4 n/a
2006 374 24.6 15.2 29.7
2007 320 24.7 13.0 30
2008 314 22.3 14.1 32.5
2009 322 29.7 12.0 41.6
2010 331 25.4 13.0 42.6
2011 338 26.6 12.7 40.8
2012 313 25.7 12.1 38.3
2013 504 33.0 15.2 44.8
2014 533 35.0 15.2 50.1
2015 557 35.0 15.9 53
2016 509 36.0 14.1 58
2017 544 35.9 15.1 48.5
2018 537 39.5 13.5 55.3
2019 529 37.1 14.2 43.9
2020 540 40.7 13.2 47.2
2021 530 35.7 14.8 52.1
2022 524 40.6 12.9 60.5
2023 525 40.8 12.8 63.4
2024 523 39.8 13.1 56.8

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 Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 246 25.0 9.8 n/a
1989 227 23.6 9.6 n/a
1990 353 20.2 17.4 n/a
1991 404 20.5 19.7 n/a
1992 437 24.5 17.8 8
1993 430 25.4 16.9 0.7
1994 444 25.1 17.7 16.4
1995 461 25.6 18.0 17.8
1996 461 25.6 18.0 17.8
1997 453 29.3 15.5 15.2
1998 467 29.2 16.0 16.7
1999 474 31.5 15.0 21.5
2000 457 30.0 15.2 24.3
2001 372 31.6 11.8 n/a
2002 331 25.7 12.9 26.6
2003 331 25.7 12.9 26.6
2004 330 27.9 11.8 26.7
2005 338 23.5 14.4 n/a
2006 374 24.6 15.2 29.7
2007 320 24.7 13.0 30
2008 314 22.3 14.1 32.5
2009 322 29.7 12.0 41.6
2010 331 25.4 13.0 42.6
2011 338 26.6 12.7 40.8
2012 313 25.7 12.1 38.3
2013 504 33.0 15.2 44.8
2014 533 35.0 15.2 50.1
2015 557 35.0 15.9 53
2016 509 36.0 14.1 58
2017 544 35.9 15.1 48.5
2018 537 39.5 13.5 55.3
2019 529 37.1 14.2 43.9
2020 540 40.7 13.2 47.2
2021 530 35.7 14.8 52.1
2022 524 40.6 12.9 60.5
2023 525 40.8 12.8 63.4
2024 523 39.8 13.1 56.8

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 Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,648
2019 $15,185
2020 $15,266
2021 $16,162
2022 $17,102
2023 $17,280

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 343rd of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 249th of 491 Elementary schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School)5044
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Hartford School District)35.332.1
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School)41.148.2
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Hartford School District)3037.8
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School)45.747.8
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Hartford School District)3934.8
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School)57.653.3
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Hartford School District)30.536.9
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School)51.550.6
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Hartford School District)40.435.1
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School)31.448.1
 16.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (East Hartford School District)2128.7
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students529525
 0.8%
African American122132
 8.2%
American Indian01
Asian1713
 23.5%
Hispanic227253
 11.5%
Pacific Islander00
White125107
 14.4%
Two or More Races3819
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.9%63.4%
 19.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School

Students at Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School are 48% Hispanic, 26% African American, 20% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 523 students attended Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School.

Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School ranks 271st of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Hartford Middle School
High : East Hartford High School


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