Is Center School a good school?

Center School ranks 96 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Center School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 456 students attended Center School.

What is the racial makeup of Center School?

Students at Center School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Center School attend?

Students who attend Center School usually go on to attend: Middle : Ellington Middle School High : Ellington High School

Center School

Summary:

Center School is an elementary school in Ellington, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade. As part of the Ellington School District, which is ranked 29th out of 158 school districts in the state, Center School consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in Connecticut.

Center School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that significantly exceed the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, some grade levels at Center School achieved over 80% proficiency on the SBAC/ELA and SBAC/Math assessments. The school's female, male, and White student populations also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 30-90 out of over 230 Connecticut elementary schools. Despite having a lower per-student spending compared to nearby schools like Philip R. Smith School and Windermere School, Center School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio and achieves these strong academic results.

One notable aspect of Center School is its demographic composition, with a higher percentage of White students (81.33%) compared to the state and district averages. This may contribute to the school's academic success, as research suggests that socioeconomic and racial factors can influence student outcomes. However, the school's targeted approach to supporting different student populations, such as its high rankings for female and male students, suggests that it is effectively addressing the needs of its diverse learners.

Detail:

Public K-6

49 Main St.
Ellington, CT 06029

(860) 896-2315

District: Ellington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
96^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,868

Students who attend Center School usually attend:

Middle:	Ellington Middle School
High:	Ellington High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 456

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.5%

Hispanic:

7.7%

African American:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Center School ranks better than 80.7% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Ellington School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.86. (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 (82.5%), Hispanic (7.7%), African American (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Ellington School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Center School is 13.1. 1 elementary schools in the Ellington School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Center School is $14,868, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Ellington School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Center School:

SchoolDigger ranks Center School 96^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Center School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Ellington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellington School District 29^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Center School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	72.82	187^th	570	67.2%
2007	82.38	48^th	568	91.5%
2008	75.18	159^th	565	71.9%
2009	67.00	253^rd	566	55.3%
2010	77.63	135^th	579	76.7%
2011	68.97	229^th	565	59.5%
2012	72.50	196^th	564	65.2%
2013	78.16	122^nd	557	78.1%
2015	85.08	82^nd	551	85.1%
2016	80.50	114^th	518	78.0%
2017	65.44	188^th	519	63.8%
2018	72.78	167^th	532	68.6%
2019	71.69	173^rd	522	66.9%
2021	81.23	113^th	538	79.0%
2022	80.57	105^th	490	78.6%
2023	82.91	94^th	491	80.9%
2024	81.86	96^th	497	80.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Center School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	61.09	127^th	259	51.0%
2019	59.07	124^th	242	48.8%
2021	75.42	114^th	455	74.9%
2022	71.10	91^st	234	61.1%
2023	72.85	86^th	230	62.6%
2024	84.41	31^st	237	86.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Center School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	71.44	95^th	262	63.7%
2019	65.85	106^th	247	57.1%
2021	80.09	93^rd	445	79.1%
2022	71.59	83^rd	232	64.2%
2023	76.74	64^th	231	72.3%
2024	69.79	90^th	233	61.4%

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Rank History for White students at Center School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	50.88	169^th	296	42.9%
2019	49.75	178^th	295	39.7%
2021	72.72	84^th	327	74.3%
2022	69.04	82^nd	252	67.5%
2023	72.86	72^nd	262	72.5%
2024	68.93	82^nd	250	67.2%

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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 Center School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	273	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	275
1989	274	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	278
1990	270	1	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	273
1991	273	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	278
1992	277	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	282
1993	272	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	275
1994	282	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	286
1995	211	3	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	219
1996	211	3	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	219
1997	208	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	214
1998	207	6	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	216
1999	233	7	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	246
2000	255	8	7	10	0	n/a	n/a	280
2001	263	8	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	283
2002	257	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	265
2003	257	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	265
2004	261	3	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	278
2005	385	16	9	13	1	n/a	n/a	424
2006	470	18	8	15	2	n/a	n/a	513
2007	389	14	8	11	1	n/a	n/a	423
2008	373	17	9	7	2	n/a	n/a	408
2009	387	17	13	10	2	n/a	n/a	429
2010	362	14	14	12	1	n/a	n/a	403
2011	383	12	13	14	3	0	7	432
2012	406	11	8	16	0	0	7	448
2013	383	10	8	21	0	0	10	432
2014	353	10	8	16	0	0	6	393
2015	348	5	5	13	0	0	5	376
2016	323	11	10	10	0	0	7	361
2017	375	18	14	16	0	0	7	430
2018	391	23	17	16	0	1	4	452
2019	412	20	12	24	0	1	8	477
2020	406	17	12	25	0	2	7	469
2021	375	21	10	32	0	1	10	449
2022	380	22	13	38	0	1	11	465
2023	379	20	12	38	0	0	17	466
2024	376	18	10	35	0	0	17	456

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 Center School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	275	22.0	12.5	n/a
1989	278	21.0	13.2	n/a
1990	273	19.5	14.0	n/a
1991	278	20.0	13.9	n/a
1992	282	18.9	14.9	3.5
1993	275	19.1	14.4	0
1994	286	19.5	14.7	4.9
1995	219	19.8	11.1	4.1
1996	219	19.8	11.1	4.1
1997	214	16.1	13.3	1.9
1998	216	16.9	12.8	4.2
1999	246	17.8	13.8	4.9
2000	280	19.1	14.7	6.8
2001	283	20.7	13.7	n/a
2002	265	20.4	13.0	1.5
2003	265	20.4	13.0	1.5
2004	278	20.7	13.4	1.8
2005	424	24.6	17.2	n/a
2006	513	25.4	20.2	5.3
2007	423	26.4	16.0	5.7
2008	408	26.3	15.5	5.4
2009	429	26.8	17.5	8.2
2010	403	24.3	16.5	8.2
2011	432	26.2	16.4	9
2012	448	27.9	16.0	10
2013	432	26.5	16.3	10.2
2014	393	28.7	13.6	9.9
2015	376	27.0	13.9	8
2016	361	28.0	12.8	8.3
2017	430	33.3	12.8	10.5
2018	452	31.4	14.3	11.5
2019	477	33.4	14.2	18.7
2020	469	33.4	14.0	18.8
2021	449	34.3	13.0	20
2022	465	29.9	15.5	18.1
2023	466	33.1	14.0	19.7
2024	456	34.6	13.1	19.7

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 Center School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	275	22.0	12.5	n/a
1989	278	21.0	13.2	n/a
1990	273	19.5	14.0	n/a
1991	278	20.0	13.9	n/a
1992	282	18.9	14.9	3.5
1993	275	19.1	14.4	0
1994	286	19.5	14.7	4.9
1995	219	19.8	11.1	4.1
1996	219	19.8	11.1	4.1
1997	214	16.1	13.3	1.9
1998	216	16.9	12.8	4.2
1999	246	17.8	13.8	4.9
2000	280	19.1	14.7	6.8
2001	283	20.7	13.7	n/a
2002	265	20.4	13.0	1.5
2003	265	20.4	13.0	1.5
2004	278	20.7	13.4	1.8
2005	424	24.6	17.2	n/a
2006	513	25.4	20.2	5.3
2007	423	26.4	16.0	5.7
2008	408	26.3	15.5	5.4
2009	429	26.8	17.5	8.2
2010	403	24.3	16.5	8.2
2011	432	26.2	16.4	9
2012	448	27.9	16.0	10
2013	432	26.5	16.3	10.2
2014	393	28.7	13.6	9.9
2015	376	27.0	13.9	8
2016	361	28.0	12.8	8.3
2017	430	33.3	12.8	10.5
2018	452	31.4	14.3	11.5
2019	477	33.4	14.2	18.7
2020	469	33.4	14.0	18.8
2021	449	34.3	13.0	20
2022	465	29.9	15.5	18.1
2023	466	33.1	14.0	19.7
2024	456	34.6	13.1	19.7

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 Center School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,099
2019	$12,714
2020	$13,632
2021	$14,209
2022	$14,429
2023	$14,868

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Center 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 173^rd of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 94^th of 491 Elementary schools	14%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Center School)	72.5	70.1	2.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ellington School District)	71.4	68.1	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Center School)	56.9	76.1	19.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ellington School District)	69.2	75.5	6.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Center School)	60.6	69.6	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ellington School District)	65.2	75.7	10.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Center School)	67.6	66.7	0.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ellington School District)	63.2	78.3	15.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Center School)	70.5	75.4	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ellington School District)	67.2	74.1	6.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Center School)	60.3	73.8	13.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ellington School District)	61.8	69	7.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Center School)	73.9	66.7	7.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ellington School District)	71.6	70	1.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.3	48	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Center School)	68.1	62.3	5.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ellington School District)	66.5	70.4	3.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	39.6	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	477	466	2.3%
African American	20	20
American Indian	0	0
Asian	12	12
Hispanic	24	38	58.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	412	379	8%
Two or More Races	8	17	112.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.7%	19.7%	1.1%

Schools Near Center 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
Center School	Public	K-6	49 Main St.	Ellington	06029	Tolland County	Ellington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 896-2315	456	35	13.1	19.7%	376 (82.5%)	18 (3.9%)	35 (7.7%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	81.9	96^th of 497 public elementary schools	80.7%		82.9	94^th of 491 public elementary schools	80.9%	2	66.2	81.0	77.6	64.8		88.9	75.8	56.3	66.2	$14,868
Maple Street School	Public	PK, KG-5	20 Maple St.	Vernon	06066	Tolland County	Vernon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 870-6175	257	26	9.8	72.0%	83 (32.3%)	31 (12.1%)	85 (33.1%)	17 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	40 (15.6%)	38.8	290^th of 497 public elementary schools	41.6%		21.9	356^th of 491 public elementary schools	27.5%	66		51.5	37.3	44.1		63.6	27.5	50.0		$20,246
Windermere School	Public	PK, KG-6	2 Abbott Rd.	Ellington	06029	Tolland County	Ellington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 896-2329	651	54	12.1	22.6%	380 (58.4%)	35 (5.4%)	62 (9.5%)	144 (22.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.3%)	85.5	68^th of 497 public elementary schools	86.3%		89	45^th of 491 public elementary schools	90.8%	23	74.4	55.0	77.8	74.4	80.6	63.3	80.2	75.6	83.7	$16,681
Northeast School	Public	PK, KG-5	69 East St.	Vernon	06066	Tolland County	Vernon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 870-6080	249	22	11.2	52.2%	117 (47.0%)	25 (10.0%)	62 (24.9%)	23 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.4%)	69	173^rd of 497 public elementary schools	65.2%					(n/a)		57.1	50.0			75.0	71.9			$22,262
Skinner Road School	Public	PK, KG-5	90 Skinner Rd.	Vernon	06066	Tolland County	Vernon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 870-6180	317	28	11.2	49.5%	122 (38.5%)	35 (11.0%)	83 (26.2%)	49 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.8%)	68.4	178^th of 497 public elementary schools	64.2%		71.3	157^th of 491 public elementary schools	68.0%	21		48.7	66.0	64.7		53.8	76.0	61.8		$20,192
Broad Brook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	14 Rye St.	East Windsor	06016	Hartford County	East Windsor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 623-2433	480	41	11.7	51.3%	196 (40.8%)	56 (11.7%)	118 (24.6%)	66 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (9.0%)	37	297^th of 497 public elementary schools	40.2%		33	315^th of 491 public elementary schools	35.8%	18		42.5	42.4			45.7	45.9			$25,041
Center Road School	Public	PK, KG-5	20 Center Rd.	Vernon	06066	Tolland County	Vernon School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 870-6300	451	39	11.6	47.7%	242 (53.7%)	52 (11.5%)	93 (20.6%)	24 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.9%)	44.6	268^th of 497 public elementary schools	46.1%		49.5	241^st of 491 public elementary schools	50.9%	27	53.2	30.4	48.6	58.4		44.6	42.9	49.4		$18,035
Crystal Lake School	Public	PK, KG-6	59 South Road	Ellington	06029	Tolland County	Ellington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 896-2322	309	22	13.8	23.6%	245 (79.3%)	9 (2.9%)	30 (9.7%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)	83	89^th of 497 public elementary schools	82.1%		81.5	105^th of 491 public elementary schools	78.6%	16	72.3		61.4	72.3	81.8	75.0		72.3	68.2	$15,116
Philip R. Smith School	Public	K-5	949 Avery Street	South Windsor	06074	Hartford County	South Windsor School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 648-5025	475	39	12.1	17.5%	259 (54.5%)	23 (4.8%)	51 (10.7%)	111 (23.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.3%)	82.9	91^st of 497 public elementary schools	81.7%		86.4	66^th of 491 public elementary schools	86.6%	25		65.6	75.7	84.5		67.7	66.2	81.0		$15,827
Somers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4 Vision Boulevard	Somers	06071	Tolland County	Somers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 749-2270	658	53	12.4		580 (88.1%)	14 (2.1%)	41 (6.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.0%)	60.8	206^th of 497 public elementary schools	58.6%		63	197^th of 491 public elementary schools	59.9%	9	62.6	55.6	59.6	57.9		64.6	58.6	41.1		$17,144

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