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Montowese Elementary School

Summary:

Montowese Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Haven, Connecticut, serving 303 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and small class sizes compared to nearby schools.

Montowese Elementary consistently outperforms the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, Montowese's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scored 69.2%, 55.7%, and 68.1% proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 45.9%, 49.4%, and 51.4%. In Mathematics, Montowese's students scored 71.8%, 72.1%, and 74.5% proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 51.3%, 49.7%, and 43.1%. This consistent academic excellence places Clintonville Elementary School and Ridge Road Elementary School in the area at a disadvantage.

Montowese Elementary School also stands out for its diverse student population, with 70.3% White, 4.62% African American, 13.2% Hispanic, and 9.24% Asian students. This diversity is higher than the nearby schools, and combined with the school's strong academic performance, suggests an equitable and inclusive learning environment. Additionally, Montowese has a low student-teacher ratio of 10.4, lower than the nearby Clintonville Elementary School (11.5) and Ridge Road Elementary School (13.9), which may contribute to its academic success. Overall, Montowese Elementary School is a standout in the North Haven School District, providing a high-quality, diverse, and supportive learning environment for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 145 Fitch St.
       North Haven, CT  06473

(203) 239-2564

District: North Haven School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
133rd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools


Students who attend Montowese Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Haven Middle School
High:    North Haven High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  303

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.3%
Hispanic:
13.2%
Asian:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.4% Help


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Compare Details Montowese Elementary School ranks better than 73.2% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.67. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montowese Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montowese Elementary School 133rd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Montowese Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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North Haven School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Haven School District 41st of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montowese Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Montowese Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.91 276th 570 51.6%
2007 69.38 239th 568 57.9%
2008 67.45 245th 565 56.6%
2009 68.68 238th 566 58.0%
2010 70.22 216th 579 62.7%
2011 65.68 259th 565 54.2%
2012 65.88 263rd 564 53.4%
2013 66.31 255th 557 54.2%
2015 69.96 198th 551 64.1%
2016 69.40 181st 518 65.1%
2017 56.50 240th 519 53.8%
2018 80.66 113th 532 78.8%
2019 73.72 165th 522 68.4%
2021 67.54 191st 538 64.5%
2022 73.33 142nd 490 71.0%
2023 77.77 126th 491 74.3%
2024 76.67 133rd 497 73.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Montowese Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.56 70th 259 73.0%
2021 72.28 130th 455 71.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Montowese Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.58 166th 445 62.7%
2023 70.46 91st 231 60.6%
2024 68.51 95th 233 59.2%
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Rank History for White students at Montowese Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.51 101st 296 65.9%
2019 56.89 143rd 295 51.5%
2021 44.91 192nd 327 41.3%
2022 55.00 133rd 252 47.2%
2023 62.29 114th 262 56.5%
2024 70.08 76th 250 69.6%
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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 Montowese Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 383 2 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1989 340 2 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1990 386 n/a 4 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 391
1991 394 3 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1992 370 3 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1993 378 3 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1994 387 8 10 7 4 n/a n/a 0 416
1995 401 9 13 1 5 n/a n/a 0 429
1996 401 9 13 1 5 n/a n/a 0 429
1997 390 8 18 1 4 n/a n/a 0 421
1998 401 6 19 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1999 425 13 21 7 2 n/a n/a 0 468
2000 438 23 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2001 465 14 16 0 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2002 467 13 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2003 467 13 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2004 453 8 20 5 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2005 462 8 24 5 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2006 520 16 27 7 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2007 402 8 22 13 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2008 420 11 20 9 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2009 432 7 23 15 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2010 366 9 24 15 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2011 321 6 24 28 0 0 7 0 386
2012 308 6 24 22 0 0 4 0 364
2013 310 8 19 24 0 0 4 0 365
2014 280 10 22 23 0 0 2 0 337
2015 258 10 19 26 0 0 1 0 314
2016 239 8 17 23 0 0 1 0 288
2017 231 5 16 22 0 0 2 0 276
2018 221 6 19 26 1 0 5 0 278
2019 208 4 19 28 1 0 6 0 266
2020 212 6 23 24 2 0 7 0 274
2021 200 5 30 28 1 0 13 0 277
2022 224 16 16 40 1 0 7 0 304
2023 213 14 28 40 2 0 6 0 303

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 Montowese Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 397 24.0 16.5 n/a
1989 350 24.3 14.4 n/a
1990 391 22.8 17.1 n/a
1991 418 21.8 19.1 n/a
1992 386 25.9 14.9 4.1
1993 394 24.5 16.1 0.3
1994 416 25.4 16.4 6.5
1995 429 24.9 17.2 10
1996 429 24.9 17.2 10
1997 421 25.8 16.3 8.3
1998 426 27.0 15.8 5.6
1999 468 31.1 15.0 9.4
2000 483 32.6 14.8 9.1
2001 496 34.3 14.5 n/a
2002 501 31.0 16.2 8.8
2003 501 31.0 16.2 8.8
2004 486 30.0 16.2 9.3
2005 499 29.0 17.2 n/a
2006 570 28.0 20.4 6.5
2007 445 27.0 16.5 9.2
2008 461 28.8 16.0 9.3
2009 478 34.3 15.0 10.3
2010 414 31.1 13.2 14.7
2011 386 29.1 13.2 15
2012 364 29.1 12.4 13.2
2013 365 28.1 12.9 15.3
2014 337 28.1 11.9 12.8
2015 314 24.0 13.0 13.4
2016 288 27.0 10.6 14.6
2017 276 26.0 10.6 11.6
2018 278 27.0 10.2 12.9
2019 266 26.0 10.2 21.4
2020 274 26.6 10.3 21.9
2021 277 26.6 10.4 24.2
2022 304 28.0 10.8 23.7
2023 303 29.0 10.4 25.4

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 Montowese Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 397 24.0 16.5 n/a
1989 350 24.3 14.4 n/a
1990 391 22.8 17.1 n/a
1991 418 21.8 19.1 n/a
1992 386 25.9 14.9 4.1
1993 394 24.5 16.1 0.3
1994 416 25.4 16.4 6.5
1995 429 24.9 17.2 10
1996 429 24.9 17.2 10
1997 421 25.8 16.3 8.3
1998 426 27.0 15.8 5.6
1999 468 31.1 15.0 9.4
2000 483 32.6 14.8 9.1
2001 496 34.3 14.5 n/a
2002 501 31.0 16.2 8.8
2003 501 31.0 16.2 8.8
2004 486 30.0 16.2 9.3
2005 499 29.0 17.2 n/a
2006 570 28.0 20.4 6.5
2007 445 27.0 16.5 9.2
2008 461 28.8 16.0 9.3
2009 478 34.3 15.0 10.3
2010 414 31.1 13.2 14.7
2011 386 29.1 13.2 15
2012 364 29.1 12.4 13.2
2013 365 28.1 12.9 15.3
2014 337 28.1 11.9 12.8
2015 314 24.0 13.0 13.4
2016 288 27.0 10.6 14.6
2017 276 26.0 10.6 11.6
2018 278 27.0 10.2 12.9
2019 266 26.0 10.2 21.4
2020 274 26.6 10.3 21.9
2021 277 26.6 10.4 24.2
2022 304 28.0 10.8 23.7
2023 303 29.0 10.4 25.4

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 Montowese Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,783
2019 $17,327
2020 $17,139
2021 $19,217
2022 $19,804
2023 $18,993

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Montowese Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 165th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 126th of 491 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montowese Elementary School)76.954.8
 22.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Haven School District)73.959.8
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montowese Elementary School)79.564.5
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Haven School District)66.370.2
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montowese Elementary School)69.467.4
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Haven School District)74.763.6
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montowese Elementary School)80.669.6
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Haven School District)71.664
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montowese Elementary School)61.882.1
 20.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Haven School District)71.968
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montowese Elementary School)58.252.7
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Haven School District)62.961.5
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.538.8
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students266303
 13.9%
African American414
 250%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1928
 47.4%
Hispanic2840
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White208213
 2.4%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.4%25.4%
 4%

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Students at Montowese Elementary School are 70% White, 13% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Montowese Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Haven Middle School
High : North Haven High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 303 students attended Montowese Elementary School.

Montowese Elementary School ranks 133rd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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