Eli Whitney School

Summary:

Eli Whitney School is an elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Enfield School District in Enfield, Connecticut, with a student population of 339. While the school has a diverse student body, with a significant Hispanic population, its academic performance is generally lower than the district and state averages.

Eli Whitney School's test scores are consistently below the Enfield School District and Connecticut state averages, and the school ranks in the bottom half of elementary schools in the state. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its Hispanic students performing relatively well but its White and female students performing poorly. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools, Eli Whitney School's performance is generally lower than that of Edgar H. Parkman School and Prudence Crandall School within the Enfield School District. However, the school outperforms some schools in neighboring districts, such as North Street School and South Elementary School in the Windsor Locks School District. These comparisons suggest that Eli Whitney School faces unique challenges that may require targeted interventions and support programs to address the needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 94 Middle Rd.
       Enfield, CT  06082


(860) 763-7540

District: Enfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
260th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,198 Help


Students who attend Eli Whitney School usually attend:

Middle:    John F. Kennedy Middle School
High:    Enfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.5%
Hispanic:
26.0%
African American:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Eli Whitney School ranks worse than 52.3% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Enfield School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.5%), Hispanic (26%), African American (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eli Whitney School is 10.9. 4 elementary schools in the Enfield School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eli Whitney School is $19,198. 3 elementary schools in the Enfield School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eli Whitney School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eli Whitney School 260th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Eli Whitney School in the ranking list.)

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Enfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Enfield School District 112th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eli Whitney School

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Rank History for all students at Eli Whitney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.06 241st 570 57.7%
2007 64.02 277th 568 51.2%
2008 60.67 304th 565 46.2%
2009 70.10 227th 566 59.9%
2010 70.62 211th 579 63.6%
2011 67.95 239th 565 57.7%
2012 66.05 262nd 564 53.5%
2013 68.68 231st 557 58.5%
2015 60.04 247th 551 55.2%
2016 60.08 221st 518 57.3%
2017 50.53 261st 519 49.7%
2018 40.08 319th 532 40.0%
2019 43.02 301st 522 42.3%
2021 34.97 338th 538 37.2%
2022 44.57 272nd 490 44.5%
2023 42.61 271st 491 44.8%
2024 47.16 260th 497 47.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Eli Whitney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.01 212th 371 42.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eli Whitney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.89 24th 60 60.0%
2021 49.29 143rd 302 52.6%
2024 51.05 27th 70 61.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Eli Whitney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.35 182nd 259 29.7%
2019 43.30 156th 242 35.5%
2021 27.84 320th 455 29.7%
2022 31.69 168th 234 28.2%
2024 26.57 175th 237 26.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Eli Whitney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.52 13th 22 40.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Eli Whitney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.47 191st 262 27.1%
2019 32.59 175th 247 29.1%
2021 33.12 278th 445 37.5%
2022 39.98 150th 232 35.3%
2024 47.36 143rd 233 38.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Eli Whitney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.38 104th 173 39.9%
2023 56.50 34th 108 68.5%
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Rank History for White students at Eli Whitney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.73 271st 296 8.4%
2019 19.55 261st 295 11.5%
2021 12.38 302nd 327 7.6%
2022 20.06 227th 252 9.9%
2023 20.10 228th 262 13.0%
2024 21.72 210th 250 16.0%
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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.

Eli Whitney School Test Scores
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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Eli Whitney School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 400 17 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1989 421 11 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1990 440 9 9 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 461
1991 425 9 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1992 481 18 8 15 1 n/a n/a 0 523
1993 454 19 9 21 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1994 446 30 9 18 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1995 435 18 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1996 435 18 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1997 450 13 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 477
1998 442 18 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1999 434 16 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2000 409 11 5 11 3 n/a n/a 0 439
2001 413 24 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2002 400 19 5 11 3 n/a n/a 0 438
2003 400 19 5 11 3 n/a n/a 0 438
2004 360 28 8 14 2 n/a n/a 0 412
2005 364 35 9 12 1 n/a n/a 0 421
2006 394 39 11 16 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2007 342 38 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2008 327 30 13 16 1 n/a n/a 0 387
2009 344 29 12 18 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2010 360 28 10 24 2 n/a n/a 0 424
2011 316 23 12 40 1 1 25 0 418
2012 305 26 10 52 0 1 22 0 416
2013 282 29 13 48 3 0 21 0 396
2014 271 24 14 53 3 0 20 0 385
2015 273 17 10 52 4 0 21 0 377
2016 296 21 10 58 4 0 22 0 411
2017 284 26 10 56 1 0 20 0 397
2018 272 17 8 53 0 0 19 0 369
2019 249 25 8 57 0 0 12 0 351
2020 252 29 10 55 2 0 10 0 358
2021 238 31 11 66 1 0 5 0 352
2022 227 21 7 71 1 0 9 0 336
2023 212 17 5 88 0 0 17 0 339

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 Eli Whitney School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 26.0 16.7 n/a
1989 450 27.0 16.6 n/a
1990 461 28.5 16.1 n/a
1991 449 30.5 14.7 n/a
1992 523 29.8 17.5 15.3
1993 503 30.0 16.8 1.6
1994 503 31.9 15.8 24.7
1995 464 31.2 14.9 15.1
1996 464 31.2 14.9 15.1
1997 477 30.3 15.7 13.6
1998 471 30.8 15.3 13.2
1999 459 28.8 15.9 17.4
2000 439 30.3 14.5 16.4
2001 454 31.3 14.5 n/a
2002 438 30.8 14.2 21.7
2003 438 30.8 14.2 21.7
2004 412 28.7 14.4 22.1
2005 421 26.9 15.7 n/a
2006 461 24.6 18.7 15.6
2007 398 27.9 14.3 20.6
2008 387 29.2 13.3 25.6
2009 404 32.6 13.6 20.8
2010 424 29.8 14.2 24.1
2011 418 30.3 13.7 31.6
2012 416 28.6 14.5 37.7
2013 396 27.5 14.4 38.9
2014 385 29.5 13.0 39.2
2015 377 28.0 13.4 40.8
2016 411 28.0 14.6 37.5
2017 397 26.5 14.9 48.4
2018 369 28.8 12.8 45.3
2019 351 28.0 12.5 47.6
2020 358 28.6 12.5 51.4
2021 352 27.6 12.7 50.9
2022 336 26.0 12.9 48.2
2023 339 31.0 10.9 47.8

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 Eli Whitney School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 26.0 16.7 n/a
1989 450 27.0 16.6 n/a
1990 461 28.5 16.1 n/a
1991 449 30.5 14.7 n/a
1992 523 29.8 17.5 15.3
1993 503 30.0 16.8 1.6
1994 503 31.9 15.8 24.7
1995 464 31.2 14.9 15.1
1996 464 31.2 14.9 15.1
1997 477 30.3 15.7 13.6
1998 471 30.8 15.3 13.2
1999 459 28.8 15.9 17.4
2000 439 30.3 14.5 16.4
2001 454 31.3 14.5 n/a
2002 438 30.8 14.2 21.7
2003 438 30.8 14.2 21.7
2004 412 28.7 14.4 22.1
2005 421 26.9 15.7 n/a
2006 461 24.6 18.7 15.6
2007 398 27.9 14.3 20.6
2008 387 29.2 13.3 25.6
2009 404 32.6 13.6 20.8
2010 424 29.8 14.2 24.1
2011 418 30.3 13.7 31.6
2012 416 28.6 14.5 37.7
2013 396 27.5 14.4 38.9
2014 385 29.5 13.0 39.2
2015 377 28.0 13.4 40.8
2016 411 28.0 14.6 37.5
2017 397 26.5 14.9 48.4
2018 369 28.8 12.8 45.3
2019 351 28.0 12.5 47.6
2020 358 28.6 12.5 51.4
2021 352 27.6 12.7 50.9
2022 336 26.0 12.9 48.2
2023 339 31.0 10.9 47.8

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 Eli Whitney School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,135
2019 $16,673
2020 $16,636
2021 $17,552
2022 $19,699
2023 $19,198

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eli Whitney School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 301st of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 271st of 491 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eli Whitney School)39.239.6
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Enfield School District)49.639
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eli Whitney School)45.836
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Enfield School District)50.843.3
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eli Whitney School)48.843.4
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Enfield School District)52.343.2
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eli Whitney School)53.344.4
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Enfield School District)53.143.2
 9.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eli Whitney School)70.161.2
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Enfield School District)5848.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Eli Whitney School)51.445.5
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Enfield School District)40.835.1
 5.7%
   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 Students351339
 3.4%
African American2517
 32%
American Indian00
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic5788
 54.4%
Pacific Islander00
White249212
 14.9%
Two or More Races1217
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.6%47.8%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Eli Whitney School

In the 2022-23 school year, 339 students attended Eli Whitney School.

Students at Eli Whitney School are 63% White, 26% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Eli Whitney School ranks 260th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Eli Whitney School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John F. Kennedy Middle School
High : Enfield High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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