Calvin Leete School

Summary:

Calvin Leete School is an exceptional elementary school in Guilford, Connecticut, serving 225 students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the highly-ranked Guilford School District. This school consistently outperforms state and district averages in standardized test scores, ranking 14th out of 497 Connecticut elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Calvin Leete School's academic performance is truly impressive, with 87.5% of 3rd graders and 86.5% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 45.9% and 49.4% statewide, respectively. In Mathematics, 81.3% of 3rd graders and 78.4% of 4th graders were proficient or better, far exceeding the state averages of 51.3% and 49.7%. This consistent excellence suggests a well-rounded and effective educational program. However, the school's racial makeup is significantly different from nearby schools like Guilford Lakes School and A.W. Cox School, with a much higher percentage of White students and lower percentages of minority students, which warrants further investigation to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities.

While Calvin Leete School outperforms its neighbors, the Guilford School District as a whole is providing a high-quality education, with all its elementary schools earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and strong test scores. The higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio at Calvin Leete School may contribute to its exceptional performance, but further examination of the school's curriculum, teaching practices, and resource allocation could provide additional insights into the drivers of its success.

Detail:

Public K-4

280 South Union St.
Guilford, CT 06437

(203) 453-2726

District: Guilford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Students who attend Calvin Leete School usually attend:

Middle:	A. Baldwin Middle School
	E. C. Adams Middle School
High:	Guilford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 225

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.7%

Two or more races:

8.9%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Calvin Leete School ranks better than 97.2% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.24. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Calvin Leete School:

SchoolDigger ranks Calvin Leete School 14^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Calvin Leete School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Guilford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Guilford School District 25^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Calvin Leete School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	81.21	79^th	570	86.1%
2007	84.98	18^th	568	96.8%
2008	78.99	102^nd	565	81.9%
2009	75.77	146^th	566	74.2%
2010	74.87	169^th	579	70.8%
2011	81.34	63^rd	565	88.8%
2012	81.40	53^rd	564	90.6%
2013	86.17	6^th	557	98.9%
2015	92.11	17^th	551	96.9%
2016	88.08	45^th	518	91.3%
2017	91.76	16^th	519	96.9%
2018	93.28	7^th	532	98.7%
2019	86.93	62^nd	522	88.1%
2021	86.07	81^st	538	84.9%
2022	88.15	49^th	490	90.0%
2023	86.71	64^th	491	87.0%
2024	92.24	14^th	497	97.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Calvin Leete School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	87.02	51^st	455	88.8%
2022	75.19	75^th	234	67.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Calvin Leete School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.73	95^th	445	78.7%
2022	84.11	32^nd	232	86.2%

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Rank History for White students at Calvin Leete School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	80.11	45^th	295	84.7%
2021	67.55	105^th	327	67.9%
2022	76.58	47^th	252	81.3%
2023	74.46	65^th	262	75.2%
2024	90.63	11^th	250	95.6%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut State 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 Calvin Leete School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	312	2	3	14	0	n/a	n/a	331
1989	288	2	4	26	0	n/a	n/a	320
1990	244	2	4	5	n/a	n/a	n/a	255
1991	253	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	259
1992	245	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	250
1993	257	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	260
1994	237	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	244
1995	247	4	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	257
1996	247	4	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	257
1997	226	4	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	238
1998	240	3	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	253
1999	234	3	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	248
2000	282	3	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	295
2001	272	1	4	10	1	n/a	n/a	288
2002	280	4	10	21	2	n/a	n/a	317
2003	280	4	10	21	2	n/a	n/a	317
2004	271	3	8	19	2	n/a	n/a	303
2005	255	2	10	21	1	n/a	n/a	289
2006	321	2	12	26	1	n/a	n/a	362
2007	261	2	16	25	1	n/a	n/a	305
2008	262	3	17	24	1	n/a	n/a	307
2009	295	2	19	18	1	n/a	n/a	335
2010	297	3	23	9	0	n/a	n/a	332
2011	291	4	19	14	0	0	7	335
2012	290	7	13	10	0	0	7	327
2013	261	3	10	13	0	0	5	292
2014	255	4	7	12	0	0	9	287
2015	231	4	4	14	0	1	8	262
2016	222	3	7	11	0	0	11	254
2017	207	3	7	14	0	0	9	240
2018	226	3	7	18	0	0	10	264
2019	215	2	6	10	0	0	15	248
2020	216	2	7	14	0	0	11	250
2021	192	2	7	15	0	0	14	230
2022	183	4	9	9	0	0	24	229
2023	177	5	9	14	0	0	20	225

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 Calvin Leete School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	331	25.0	13.2	n/a
1989	320	23.5	13.6	n/a
1990	255	25.4	10.0	n/a
1991	259	23.7	10.9	n/a
1992	250	16.4	15.2	2
1993	260	17.0	15.3	0
1994	244	16.3	15.0	3.3
1995	257	16.8	15.3	5.1
1996	257	16.8	15.3	5.1
1997	238	19.5	12.2	3.4
1998	253	19.0	13.3	2.4
1999	248	19.8	12.5	3.2
2000	295	20.1	14.7	5.4
2001	288	18.8	15.3	n/a
2002	317	17.9	17.7	3.2
2003	317	17.9	17.7	3.2
2004	303	17.0	17.8	4
2005	289	17.2	16.8	n/a
2006	362	17.2	21.0	5
2007	305	18.1	16.9	4.9
2008	307	19.4	15.8	4.9
2009	335	25.4	15.0	4.8
2010	332	22.8	14.5	3.6
2011	335	23.9	14.0	5.1
2012	327	23.9	13.6	4.9
2013	292	22.3	13.0	5.8
2014	287	23.8	12.0	6.6
2015	262	24.0	10.9	8.4
2016	254	22.0	11.5	8.7
2017	240	22.0	10.9	5.8
2018	264	21.7	12.1	7.6
2019	248	19.3	12.8	11.7
2020	250	21.3	11.7	13.2
2021	230	17.8	12.8	12.2
2022	229	19.4	11.7	7.9
2023	225	20.4	11.0	9.8

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 Calvin Leete School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	331	25.0	13.2	n/a
1989	320	23.5	13.6	n/a
1990	255	25.4	10.0	n/a
1991	259	23.7	10.9	n/a
1992	250	16.4	15.2	2
1993	260	17.0	15.3	0
1994	244	16.3	15.0	3.3
1995	257	16.8	15.3	5.1
1996	257	16.8	15.3	5.1
1997	238	19.5	12.2	3.4
1998	253	19.0	13.3	2.4
1999	248	19.8	12.5	3.2
2000	295	20.1	14.7	5.4
2001	288	18.8	15.3	n/a
2002	317	17.9	17.7	3.2
2003	317	17.9	17.7	3.2
2004	303	17.0	17.8	4
2005	289	17.2	16.8	n/a
2006	362	17.2	21.0	5
2007	305	18.1	16.9	4.9
2008	307	19.4	15.8	4.9
2009	335	25.4	15.0	4.8
2010	332	22.8	14.5	3.6
2011	335	23.9	14.0	5.1
2012	327	23.9	13.6	4.9
2013	292	22.3	13.0	5.8
2014	287	23.8	12.0	6.6
2015	262	24.0	10.9	8.4
2016	254	22.0	11.5	8.7
2017	240	22.0	10.9	5.8
2018	264	21.7	12.1	7.6
2019	248	19.3	12.8	11.7
2020	250	21.3	11.7	13.2
2021	230	17.8	12.8	12.2
2022	229	19.4	11.7	7.9
2023	225	20.4	11.0	9.8

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 Calvin Leete School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,814
2019	$18,151
2020	$18,305
2021	$20,485
2022	$21,191
2023	$21,776

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Calvin Leete School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 62^nd of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 64^th of 491 Elementary schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Calvin Leete School)	86	82.1	3.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Guilford School District)	81.6	71.6	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Calvin Leete School)	78.9	78.3	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Guilford School District)	80.7	75.1	5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	47.4	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Calvin Leete School)	79.2	72.9	6.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Guilford School District)	78.2	74.6	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Calvin Leete School)	77.1	72.9	4.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Guilford School District)	72.7	70.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	248	225	9.3%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	9	50%
Hispanic	10	14	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	215	177	17.7%
Two or More Races	15	20	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.7%	9.8%	1.9%

Schools Near Calvin Leete 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Calvin Leete School	Public	K-4	280 South Union St.	Guilford	06437	New Haven County	Guilford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 453-2726	225	20	11.0	9.8%	177 (78.7%)	5 (2.2%)	14 (6.2%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.9%)	92.2	14^th of 497 public elementary schools	97.2%		86.7	64^th of 491 public elementary schools	87.0%	50		87.5	86.5		81.3	78.4		$21,776
A. W. Cox School	Public	K-4	143 Three Mile Course	Guilford	06437	New Haven County	Guilford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 453-5291	262	22	12.1	13.4%	189 (72.1%)	1 (0.4%)	32 (12.2%)	25 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.7%)	78.1	125^th of 497 public elementary schools	74.8%		82.5	100^th of 491 public elementary schools	79.6%	25		59.5	77.4		61.9	75.5		$21,105
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School	Public	K-3	331 Copse Rd.	Madison	06443	New Haven County	Madison School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 245-6460	362	32	11.3	2.5%	295 (81.5%)	2 (0.6%)	30 (8.3%)	13 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	19 (5.2%)								(n/a)		85.4			85.4			$21,838
Guilford Lakes School	Public	PK, KG-4	40 Maupas Rd.	Guilford	06437	New Haven County	Guilford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 453-5201	350	28	12.4	9.1%	248 (70.9%)	1 (0.3%)	49 (14.0%)	17 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.0%)	80.8	106^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.7%		84.5	81^st of 491 public elementary schools	83.5%	25		70.8	66.1		75.0	71.4		$21,520
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School	Public	K-3	982 Durham Rd.	Madison	06443	New Haven County	Madison School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 245-6440	316	29	10.8	1.6%	282 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.0%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)								(n/a)		74.1			82.4			$21,450
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School	Public	4-5	980 Durham Rd.	Madison	06443	New Haven County	Madison School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 245-6400	354	34	10.5	5.6%	290 (81.9%)	6 (1.7%)	27 (7.6%)	18 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	90.6	29^th of 497 public elementary schools	94.2%		89.3	42^nd of 491 public elementary schools	91.4%	13	75.1		85.3	82.1		83.5	77.5	$22,452
Mary R. Tisko School	Public	PK, KG-4	118 Damascus Rd.	Branford	06405	New Haven County	Branford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 483-1826	352	30	11.8	19.6%	286 (81.3%)	6 (1.7%)	39 (11.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.1%)	72.5	156^th of 497 public elementary schools	68.6%		62.8	198^th of 491 public elementary schools	59.7%	42		60.6	62.1		69.7	65.5		$21,707
Melissa Jones School	Public	K-4	181 Ledge Hill Rd.	Guilford	06437	New Haven County	Guilford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 457-0773	285	23	12.3	13.7%	233 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (11.6%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.3%)	82.3	93^rd of 497 public elementary schools	81.3%		76	138^th of 491 public elementary schools	71.9%	45		71.7	71.9		76.1	68.8		$20,812
John B. Sliney School	Public	PK, KG-4	23 Eades St.	Branford	06405	New Haven County	Branford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 481-5386	275	28	9.7	37.5%	181 (65.8%)	5 (1.8%)	48 (17.5%)	12 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.2%)	67.8	182^nd of 497 public elementary schools	63.4%		66.6	180^th of 491 public elementary schools	63.3%	2		68.0	55.8		62.0	60.5		$23,966
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	549	51	10.7	39.7%	384 (69.9%)	4 (0.7%)	128 (23.3%)	17 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.9%)	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 Calvin Leete School

What district is Calvin Leete School in?

Guilford School District

What is the racial makeup of Calvin Leete School?

Students at Calvin Leete School are 79% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

Is Calvin Leete School a good school?

Yes! Calvin Leete School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 14^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools.

How many students attend Calvin Leete School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 225 students attended Calvin Leete School.

What schools do graduates of Calvin Leete School attend?

Students who attend Calvin Leete School usually go on to attend:

Middle : A. Baldwin Middle School
Middle : E. C. Adams Middle School
High : Guilford High School

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