East School

Summary:

East School is a public elementary school in New Canaan, Connecticut, serving 550 students in grades K-4. As part of the highly-ranked New Canaan School District, East School has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, ranking within the top 10 schools in Connecticut for several years.

East School students consistently outperform the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on standardized tests, with 89.6% of 3rd graders and 86.4% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 45.9% and 49.4% statewide, respectively. In Mathematics, 93% of 3rd graders and 80.5% of 4th graders at East School were proficient or better, compared to 51.3% and 49.7% statewide. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority of white students (79.64%) and a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (0.55%), suggesting it serves a relatively affluent community.

In contrast, the nearby Norwalk School District schools have more diverse student populations and higher rates of economic disadvantage. Additionally, East School spends more per student ($22,237 in 2018-2019) than the Norwalk schools ($17,428 to $18,650 per student), which may contribute to its strong academic performance but also raises questions about equity in resource distribution across the region.


Detail:

Public K-4

 54 Little Brook Rd.
       New Canaan, CT  06840


(203) 594-4219

District: New Canaan School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,525 Help


Students who attend East School usually attend:

Middle:    Saxe Middle School
High:    New Canaan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  550

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.6%
Asian:
6.9%
Hispanic:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.5% Help


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Compare Details East School ranks better than 98.6% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the New Canaan School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.48. (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 East School has the largest elementary school student body size in the New Canaan School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East School is $22,525, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the New Canaan School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East School:

SchoolDigger ranks East School 7th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See East School in the ranking list.)

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New Canaan School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Canaan School District 1st of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East School

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Rank History for all students at East School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.34 13th 570 97.7%
2007 85.82 9th 568 98.4%
2008 86.09 9th 565 98.4%
2009 83.01 27th 566 95.2%
2010 84.16 16th 579 97.2%
2011 86.66 4th 565 99.3%
2012 84.88 7th 564 98.8%
2013 85.26 13th 557 97.7%
2015 93.38 10th 551 98.2%
2016 95.14 1st 518 99.8%
2017 94.38 3rd 519 99.4%
2018 93.63 5th 532 99.1%
2019 92.73 14th 522 97.3%
2021 95.75 6th 538 98.9%
2022 95.05 4th 490 99.2%
2023 88.85 48th 491 90.2%
2024 94.48 7th 497 98.6%
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Rank History for Female students at East School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.58 2nd 259 99.2%
2019 89.99 12th 242 95.0%
2021 95.30 4th 455 99.1%
2022 90.01 5th 234 97.9%
2024 94.03 1st 237 99.6%
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Rank History for Male students at East School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.13 11th 262 95.8%
2019 90.85 7th 247 97.2%
2021 94.01 11th 445 97.5%
2022 93.16 3rd 232 98.7%
2024 90.23 7th 233 97.0%
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Rank History for White students at East School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.59 4th 296 98.6%
2019 90.38 7th 295 97.6%
2021 92.27 6th 327 98.2%
2022 91.65 5th 252 98.0%
2023 80.65 32nd 262 87.8%
2024 91.87 6th 250 97.6%
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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.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 384 12 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1989 367 11 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1990 400 10 7 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 418
1991 395 6 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1992 411 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1993 442 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1994 428 5 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1995 420 8 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1996 420 8 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1997 442 6 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1998 451 5 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1999 499 7 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2000 517 6 14 8 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2001 540 6 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2002 580 7 21 9 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2003 580 7 21 9 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2004 546 3 20 8 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2005 554 9 15 10 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2006 601 7 21 10 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2007 495 9 22 9 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2008 496 9 25 11 1 n/a n/a 0 542
2009 493 9 27 17 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2010 480 11 27 20 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2011 450 9 32 12 6 0 7 0 516
2012 452 11 34 15 4 0 6 0 522
2013 488 8 39 20 3 0 7 0 565
2014 444 6 50 24 1 0 5 0 530
2015 470 11 51 24 2 0 8 0 566
2016 443 14 46 25 2 2 11 0 543
2017 438 16 45 28 1 2 17 0 547
2018 436 20 30 30 0 2 19 0 537
2019 415 24 37 30 0 2 27 0 535
2020 434 17 30 37 0 1 36 0 555
2021 423 16 33 32 0 0 45 0 549
2022 409 11 34 37 0 0 34 0 525
2023 438 8 38 36 0 0 30 0 550

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 East School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 27.0 15.0 n/a
1989 393 28.5 13.7 n/a
1990 418 24.0 17.4 n/a
1991 407 23.5 17.3 n/a
1992 418 27.4 15.2 2.2
1993 449 34.6 13.0 0
1994 439 32.7 13.4 2.5
1995 435 34.3 12.7 2.1
1996 435 34.3 12.7 2.1
1997 456 37.5 12.2 1.3
1998 470 34.2 13.7 1.5
1999 522 40.9 12.8 0.4
2000 545 39.9 13.7 0.7
2001 563 41.1 13.7 n/a
2002 617 41.7 14.8 0
2003 617 41.7 14.8 0
2004 577 42.9 13.4 0
2005 588 38.8 15.2 n/a
2006 639 37.1 17.2 2.3
2007 535 39.6 13.5 n/a
2008 542 38.6 14.0 n/a
2009 547 44.6 14.1 n/a
2010 539 40.0 13.4 n/a
2011 516 40.7 12.6 n/a
2012 522 41.2 12.6 n/a
2013 565 44.1 12.8 0
2014 530 41.3 12.8 0
2015 566 46.0 12.3 0
2016 543 43.0 12.6 0
2017 547 46.3 11.8 0.5
2018 537 45.0 11.9 0.6
2019 535 37.3 14.3 0.6
2020 555 45.3 12.2 0.5
2021 549 43.1 12.7 0.5
2022 525 40.1 13.0 0.6
2023 550 43.1 12.7 0.5

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 East School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 27.0 15.0 n/a
1989 393 28.5 13.7 n/a
1990 418 24.0 17.4 n/a
1991 407 23.5 17.3 n/a
1992 418 27.4 15.2 2.2
1993 449 34.6 13.0 0
1994 439 32.7 13.4 2.5
1995 435 34.3 12.7 2.1
1996 435 34.3 12.7 2.1
1997 456 37.5 12.2 1.3
1998 470 34.2 13.7 1.5
1999 522 40.9 12.8 0.4
2000 545 39.9 13.7 0.7
2001 563 41.1 13.7 n/a
2002 617 41.7 14.8 0
2003 617 41.7 14.8 0
2004 577 42.9 13.4 0
2005 588 38.8 15.2 n/a
2006 639 37.1 17.2 2.3
2007 535 39.6 13.5 n/a
2008 542 38.6 14.0 n/a
2009 547 44.6 14.1 n/a
2010 539 40.0 13.4 n/a
2011 516 40.7 12.6 n/a
2012 522 41.2 12.6 n/a
2013 565 44.1 12.8 0
2014 530 41.3 12.8 0
2015 566 46.0 12.3 0
2016 543 43.0 12.6 0
2017 547 46.3 11.8 0.5
2018 537 45.0 11.9 0.6
2019 535 37.3 14.3 0.6
2020 555 45.3 12.2 0.5
2021 549 43.1 12.7 0.5
2022 525 40.1 13.0 0.6
2023 550 43.1 12.7 0.5

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 East School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $20,642
2019 $22,237
2020 $20,946
2021 $21,938
2022 $23,072
2023 $22,525

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 48th of 491 Elementary schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East School)89.165.5
 23.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Canaan School District)88.478.8
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East School)93.175.9
 17.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Canaan School District)9086.1
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East School)81.989.4
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Canaan School District)8888.3
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (East School)87.991.3
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Canaan School District)91.991
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students535550
 2.8%
African American248
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian3738
 2.7%
Hispanic3036
 20%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White415438
 5.5%
Two or More Races2730
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0.6%0.5%
 0%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East School

Yes! East School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 7th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 550 students attended East School.

Students at East School are 80% White, 7% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend East School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Saxe Middle School
High : New Canaan High School


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