Is North Stonington Elementary School a good school?

North Stonington Elementary School ranks 62 nd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Stonington Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 406 students attended North Stonington Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of North Stonington Elementary School?

Students at North Stonington Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of North Stonington Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Stonington Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Wheeler High School

North Stonington Elementary School

Summary:

North Stonington Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school serving 408 students in grades PK-6 in the Stonington School District of North Stonington, Connecticut. The school has consistently outperformed the state average on standardized tests and maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Stonington Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 67.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 78.3% proficient or better in math, compared to state averages of 45.9% and 51.3% respectively. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 21.32%, compared to higher rates at nearby schools like Gales Ferry School and Juliet W. Long School. Additionally, North Stonington Elementary spends more per student than the state average, at $16,951 per student compared to $15,488.

However, the school's student population is predominantly white at 88.97%, which is significantly higher than the more diverse student populations at nearby schools like Charles Barnum Magnet School and Mystic River Magnet School. This racial homogeneity may raise questions about the school's efforts to promote diversity and inclusion. Overall, North Stonington Elementary School's consistent academic success and unique student demographics warrant further exploration to understand how the school can continue to provide a quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

311 Norwich/Westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359

(860) 535-2805

District: North Stonington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
62^nd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,034

Students who attend North Stonington Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Wheeler High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 406

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.9%

Hispanic:

4.4%

African American:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Stonington Elementary School ranks better than 87.5% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.82. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), Hispanic (4.4%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Stonington Elementary School is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare North Stonington Elementary School employs 36.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Stonington Elementary School is $18,034.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Stonington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Stonington Elementary School 62^nd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See North Stonington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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North Stonington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Stonington School District 42^nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Stonington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North Stonington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	47.28	374^th	570	34.4%
2007	61.85	290^th	568	48.9%
2008	69.34	225^th	565	60.2%
2009	62.07	294^th	566	48.1%
2010	69.02	230^th	579	60.3%
2011	74.12	174^th	565	69.2%
2012	69.59	227^th	564	59.8%
2013	77.69	128^th	557	77.0%
2015	89.29	38^th	551	93.1%
2016	94.01	4^th	518	99.2%
2017	88.14	46^th	519	91.1%
2018	90.09	38^th	532	92.9%
2019	90.99	28^th	522	94.6%
2021	84.74	90^th	538	83.3%
2022	83.03	85^th	490	82.7%
2023	84.43	82^nd	491	83.3%
2024	85.82	62^nd	497	87.5%

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Rank History for Female students at North Stonington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	88.74	12^th	259	95.4%
2019	85.35	26^th	242	89.3%
2021	81.27	86^th	455	81.1%
2022	76.52	66^th	234	71.8%
2023	69.40	96^th	230	58.3%
2024	68.26	96^th	237	59.5%

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Rank History for Male students at North Stonington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	81.07	87^th	445	80.4%
2022	70.04	91^st	232	60.8%
2024	84.86	33^rd	233	85.8%

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Rank History for White students at North Stonington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	84.72	30^th	296	89.9%
2019	86.64	20^th	295	93.2%
2021	70.65	91^st	327	72.2%
2022	58.70	121^st	252	52.0%
2023	69.66	83^rd	262	68.3%
2024	67.48	86^th	250	65.6%

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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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Stonington Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	473	0	8	0	1	n/a	n/a	482
1989	501	0	8	0	1	n/a	n/a	510
1990	510	2	3	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	516
1991	516	2	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	527
1992	506	7	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	524
1993	491	9	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	506
1994	509	6	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	522
1995	403	14	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	425
1996	403	14	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	425
1997	360	9	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	378
1998	366	5	8	2	7	n/a	n/a	388
1999	339	5	6	1	9	n/a	n/a	360
2000	353	5	8	3	13	n/a	n/a	382
2001	331	5	9	5	12	n/a	n/a	362
2002	333	10	3	10	14	n/a	n/a	370
2003	333	10	3	10	14	n/a	n/a	370
2004	328	17	1	8	9	n/a	n/a	363
2005	342	14	8	8	8	n/a	n/a	380
2006	399	15	10	8	10	n/a	n/a	442
2007	351	10	5	12	8	n/a	n/a	386
2008	338	10	6	10	9	n/a	n/a	373
2009	350	8	7	8	8	n/a	n/a	381
2010	343	6	7	13	14	n/a	n/a	383
2011	337	5	7	13	6	0	3	371
2012	349	7	4	13	1	0	10	384
2013	344	6	7	16	6	0	6	385
2014	335	8	10	14	6	0	5	378
2015	332	8	9	19	6	0	7	381
2016	316	8	11	23	3	0	6	367
2017	320	7	11	20	6	1	6	371
2018	351	5	12	17	6	2	1	394
2019	325	6	10	20	5	2	1	369
2020	377	8	11	21	6	3	1	427
2021	338	11	7	22	3	3	0	384
2022	390	12	7	24	4	2	0	439
2023	363	13	3	21	2	2	4	408
2024	365	11	3	18	2	1	6	406

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Stonington Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	482	28.0	17.2	n/a
1989	510	28.0	18.2	n/a
1990	516	31.0	16.6	n/a
1991	527	31.0	17.0	n/a
1992	524	29.9	17.5	4.2
1993	506	30.1	16.8	0.4
1994	522	31.7	16.5	7.7
1995	425	32.4	13.1	8.9
1996	425	32.4	13.1	8.9
1997	378	28.2	13.4	6.1
1998	388	28.6	13.6	5.2
1999	360	27.8	12.9	9.7
2000	382	29.5	12.9	10.7
2001	362	37.0	9.8	n/a
2002	370	29.6	12.5	11.1
2003	370	29.6	12.5	11.1
2004	363	30.1	12.1	12.7
2005	380	26.2	14.5	n/a
2006	442	26.3	16.8	12.9
2007	386	26.5	14.6	14.8
2008	373	29.2	12.8	18.2
2009	381	32.0	12.6	16
2010	383	29.2	13.1	19.3
2011	371	29.8	12.4	18.3
2012	384	30.9	12.4	15.4
2013	385	30.6	12.5	17.1
2014	378	31.7	11.8	20.6
2015	381	30.0	12.7	13.6
2016	367	31.0	11.8	14.2
2017	371	29.9	12.3	13.2
2018	394	29.9	13.1	8.6
2019	369	29.9	12.3	9.5
2020	427	34.9	12.2	21.5
2021	384	33.0	11.6	23.2
2022	439	34.3	12.7	18
2023	408	36.3	11.2	21.3
2024	406	36.2	11.2	20.2

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 North Stonington Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	482	28.0	17.2	n/a
1989	510	28.0	18.2	n/a
1990	516	31.0	16.6	n/a
1991	527	31.0	17.0	n/a
1992	524	29.9	17.5	4.2
1993	506	30.1	16.8	0.4
1994	522	31.7	16.5	7.7
1995	425	32.4	13.1	8.9
1996	425	32.4	13.1	8.9
1997	378	28.2	13.4	6.1
1998	388	28.6	13.6	5.2
1999	360	27.8	12.9	9.7
2000	382	29.5	12.9	10.7
2001	362	37.0	9.8	n/a
2002	370	29.6	12.5	11.1
2003	370	29.6	12.5	11.1
2004	363	30.1	12.1	12.7
2005	380	26.2	14.5	n/a
2006	442	26.3	16.8	12.9
2007	386	26.5	14.6	14.8
2008	373	29.2	12.8	18.2
2009	381	32.0	12.6	16
2010	383	29.2	13.1	19.3
2011	371	29.8	12.4	18.3
2012	384	30.9	12.4	15.4
2013	385	30.6	12.5	17.1
2014	378	31.7	11.8	20.6
2015	381	30.0	12.7	13.6
2016	367	31.0	11.8	14.2
2017	371	29.9	12.3	13.2
2018	394	29.9	13.1	8.6
2019	369	29.9	12.3	9.5
2020	427	34.9	12.2	21.5
2021	384	33.0	11.6	23.2
2022	439	34.3	12.7	18
2023	408	36.3	11.2	21.3
2024	406	36.2	11.2	20.2

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 North Stonington Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,488
2019	$16,951
2020	$16,544
2021	$17,519
2022	$16,988
2023	$18,034

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Stonington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 28^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 82^nd of 491 Elementary schools	11.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Stonington Elementary School)	78.9	67.3	11.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Stonington School District)	78.9	67.3	11.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Stonington Elementary School)	89.5	90.4	0.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Stonington School District)	89.5	90.4	0.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Stonington Elementary School)	81.7	63.8	17.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Stonington School District)	81.7	63.8	17.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Stonington Elementary School)	88.3	74.5	13.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Stonington School District)	88.3	74.5	13.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Stonington Elementary School)	82.5	75.9	6.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Stonington School District)	82.5	74.6	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Stonington Elementary School)	89.5	72.4	17.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Stonington School District)	89.5	71.2	18.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	369	408	10.6%
African American	6	13	116.7%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	10	3	70%
Hispanic	20	21	5%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	325	363	11.7%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.5%	21.3%	11.8%

Schools Near North Stonington Elementary 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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
North Stonington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	311 Norwich/Westerly Rd.	North Stonington	06359	New London County	North Stonington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 535-2805	406	36	11.2	20.2%	365 (89.9%)	11 (2.7%)	18 (4.4%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.5%)	85.8	62^nd of 497 public elementary schools	87.5%		84.4	82^nd of 491 public elementary schools	83.3%	20	76.1	67.4	76.0	72.3	66.7	78.3	82.0	76.1	70.0		$18,034
West Vine Street School	Public	PK, KG-5	17 West Vine St.	Pawcatuck	06379	New London County	Stonington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 599-5832	348	33	10.5	44.0%	281 (80.7%)	2 (0.6%)	34 (9.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.8%)	75.4	140^th of 497 public elementary schools	71.8%		85.3	73^rd of 491 public elementary schools	85.1%	67		61.7	68.8	64.8		76.7	58.3	66.7			$23,606
Gallup Hill School	Public	PK, KG-5	169 Gallup Hill Rd.	Ledyard	06339	New London County	Ledyard School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 536-9477	636	51	12.5	34.1%	425 (66.8%)	20 (3.1%)	96 (15.1%)	19 (3.0%)	36 (5.7%)	10 (1.6%)	30 (4.7%)	42.3	276^th of 497 public elementary schools	44.5%		48.6	247^th of 491 public elementary schools	49.7%	29	53.8	43.6	53.5	45.2		43.6	47.1	37.6			$15,516
Deans Mill School	Public	PK, KG-5	35 Deans Mill Rd.	Stonington	06378	New London County	Stonington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 535-2235	423	38	11.1	13.0%	369 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.6%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.0%)	88.3	43^rd of 497 public elementary schools	91.3%		90	37^th of 491 public elementary schools	92.5%	6	81.8	70.6	78.5	84.8		69.1	83.5	78.8			$19,517
Northeast Academy Magnet School	Public	K-5	115 Oslo Street	Mystic	06355	New London County	Groton School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 572-5852	392	30	12.8	39.0%	259 (66.1%)	8 (2.0%)	66 (16.8%)	14 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (11.5%)	75.2	142^nd of 497 public elementary schools	71.4%		74.3	145^th of 491 public elementary schools	70.5%	3	78.8	71.2	64.5	71.2		71.2	55.3	57.6			$17,967
Preston Veterans' Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-5	325 Shetucket Tpke.	Preston	06365	New London County	Preston School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 887-3113	314	24	13.3	30.6%	255 (81.2%)	5 (1.6%)	29 (9.2%)	7 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	13 (4.1%)	47.4	259^th of 497 public elementary schools	47.9%		65.1	185^th of 491 public elementary schools	62.3%	74		52.8		53.8				38.5			$23,478
Mystic River Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	160 Fish Town Rd	Mystic	06355	New London County	Groton School District	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 980-8300	511	43	11.9	52.1%	220 (43.1%)	38 (7.4%)	148 (29.0%)	36 (7.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	65 (12.7%)	36	302^nd of 497 public elementary schools	39.2%		43.4	268^th of 491 public elementary schools	45.4%	34		41.8	38.5	53.6		40.3	40.4	42.9			$21,020
Voluntown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	195 Main Street	Voluntown	06384	New London County	Voluntown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 376-2325	235	26	8.9	35.3%	202 (86.0%)	2 (0.9%)	13 (5.5%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	11 (4.7%)								(n/a)			68.2				77.3			46.7	$22,904
Gales Ferry School	Public	K-2	1858 Route 12	Gales Ferry	06335	New London County	Ledyard School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 464-7664	225	17	13.4	28.9%	170 (75.6%)	7 (3.1%)	27 (12.0%)	8 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	9 (4.0%)								(n/a)											$20,223
Juliet W. Long School	Public	3-5	1854 Route12	Gales Ferry	06335	New London County	Ledyard School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 464-2780	255	19	13.2	25.9%	170 (66.7%)	12 (4.7%)	41 (16.1%)	13 (5.1%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	14 (5.5%)	55.3	223^rd of 497 public elementary schools	55.1%		62.1	200^th of 491 public elementary schools	59.3%	23	55.7	50.0	54.6	52.5		63.2	55.7	45.0			$15,233

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