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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:
96th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,868 Help


Students who attend Center School usually attend:

Middle:    Ellington Middle School
High:    Ellington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  466

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.3%
Hispanic:
8.2%
African American:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.7% Help


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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.86. (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.
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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 96th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Center School in the ranking list.)

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Ellington School District:

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


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Rank History for Center School

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.82 187th 570 67.2%
2007 82.38 48th 568 91.5%
2008 75.18 159th 565 71.9%
2009 67.00 253rd 566 55.3%
2010 77.63 135th 579 76.7%
2011 68.97 229th 565 59.5%
2012 72.50 196th 564 65.2%
2013 78.16 122nd 557 78.1%
2015 85.08 82nd 551 85.1%
2016 80.50 114th 518 78.0%
2017 65.44 188th 519 63.8%
2018 72.78 167th 532 68.6%
2019 71.69 173rd 522 66.9%
2021 81.23 113th 538 79.0%
2022 80.57 105th 490 78.6%
2023 82.91 94th 491 80.9%
2024 81.86 96th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.09 127th 259 51.0%
2019 59.07 124th 242 48.8%
2021 75.42 114th 455 74.9%
2022 71.10 91st 234 61.1%
2023 72.85 86th 230 62.6%
2024 84.41 31st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.44 95th 262 63.7%
2019 65.85 106th 247 57.1%
2021 80.09 93rd 445 79.1%
2022 71.59 83rd 232 64.2%
2023 76.74 64th 231 72.3%
2024 69.79 90th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.88 169th 296 42.9%
2019 49.75 178th 295 39.7%
2021 72.72 84th 327 74.3%
2022 69.04 82nd 252 67.5%
2023 72.86 72nd 262 72.5%
2024 68.93 82nd 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1988 273 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1989 274 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1990 270 1 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 273
1991 273 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1992 277 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1993 272 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1994 282 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1995 211 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1996 211 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1997 208 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1998 207 6 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1999 233 7 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2000 255 8 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2001 263 8 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2002 257 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2003 257 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2004 261 3 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2005 385 16 9 13 1 n/a n/a 0 424
2006 470 18 8 15 2 n/a n/a 0 513
2007 389 14 8 11 1 n/a n/a 0 423
2008 373 17 9 7 2 n/a n/a 0 408
2009 387 17 13 10 2 n/a n/a 0 429
2010 362 14 14 12 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2011 383 12 13 14 3 0 7 0 432
2012 406 11 8 16 0 0 7 0 448
2013 383 10 8 21 0 0 10 0 432
2014 353 10 8 16 0 0 6 0 393
2015 348 5 5 13 0 0 5 0 376
2016 323 11 10 10 0 0 7 0 361
2017 375 18 14 16 0 0 7 0 430
2018 391 23 17 16 0 1 4 0 452
2019 412 20 12 24 0 1 8 0 477
2020 406 17 12 25 0 2 7 0 469
2021 375 21 10 32 0 1 10 0 449
2022 380 22 13 38 0 1 11 0 465
2023 379 20 12 38 0 0 17 0 466

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Center School

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YearTotal 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 173rd of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 94th 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)72.570.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ellington School District)71.468.1
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Center School)56.976.1
 19.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ellington School District)69.275.5
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Center School)60.669.6
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ellington School District)65.275.7
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Center School)67.666.7
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ellington School District)63.278.3
 15.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Center School)70.575.4
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ellington School District)67.274.1
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Center School)60.373.8
 13.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ellington School District)61.869
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Center School)73.966.7
 7.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ellington School District)71.670
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Center School)68.162.3
 5.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ellington School District)66.570.4
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students477466
 2.3%
African American2020
American Indian00
Asian1212
Hispanic2438
 58.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White412379
 8%
Two or More Races817
 112.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.7%19.7%
 1.1%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 466 students attended Center School.

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

Students at Center School are 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Center School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ellington Middle School
High : Ellington High School


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