Brookside Elementary School

Summary:

Brookside Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Norwalk, Connecticut, with a student population of 433. The school is part of the Norwalk School District, which is ranked 127 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Brookside's student body is predominantly Hispanic (68.36%), with smaller percentages of White (12.93%), African American (10.39%), and other racial groups.

Brookside Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Norwalk School District and the state of Connecticut in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 31.5% of 3rd graders and 18.9% of 5th graders at Brookside were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 45.9% and 51.4% statewide, respectively. The school's performance in Math is similarly low, with only 34.7% of 3rd graders and 21.8% of 4th graders meeting or exceeding proficiency, compared to 51.3% and 49.7% statewide. Brookside Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools, with a ranking between 346 and 401 out of 497-538 schools over the past several years, and has maintained a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing Brookside Elementary to other nearby schools in the Norwalk School District, it becomes clear that Brookside is underperforming. For example, Rowayton School, which is just 1.64 miles away, consistently outperforms Brookside in academic measures, with significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math. Similarly, Kendall College & Career Academy and Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School, both within 2 miles of Brookside, also outperform the school. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Brookside Elementary, ranging from 59.35% to 72.71% over the past few years, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 382 Highland Avenue
       Norwalk, CT  06854


(203) 899-2830

District: Norwalk School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
401st of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,546 Help


Students who attend Brookside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Roton Middle School
High:    Brien McMahon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.6%
White:
13.6%
African American:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brookside Elementary School ranks worse than 80.7% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 10th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Norwalk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.25. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.6%), White (13.6%), African American (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary School is 11.3, which is the 2nd best among 12 elementary schools in the Norwalk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brookside Elementary School is $22,546. 7 elementary schools in the Norwalk School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brookside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brookside Elementary School 401st of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Brookside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Norwalk School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwalk School District 127th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brookside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Brookside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.51 408th 570 28.4%
2007 37.92 422nd 568 25.7%
2008 49.64 365th 565 35.4%
2009 41.93 412th 566 27.2%
2010 47.84 385th 579 33.5%
2011 49.43 370th 565 34.5%
2012 42.55 407th 564 27.8%
2013 38.64 405th 557 27.3%
2015 42.58 339th 551 38.5%
2016 27.47 373rd 518 28.0%
2017 34.02 347th 519 33.1%
2018 41.89 309th 532 41.9%
2019 27.08 384th 522 26.4%
2021 33.61 346th 538 35.7%
2022 22.84 355th 490 27.6%
2023 16.19 382nd 491 22.2%
2024 14.25 401st 497 19.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brookside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.88 207th 371 44.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brookside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.84 130th 302 57.0%
2022 47.14 35th 70 50.0%
2024 31.85 46th 70 34.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Brookside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.72 157th 259 39.4%
2021 29.97 308th 455 32.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Brookside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.09 208th 262 20.6%
2019 17.99 210th 247 15.0%
2021 29.64 295th 445 33.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brookside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.48 16th 101 84.2%
2019 51.62 46th 112 58.9%
2021 61.20 53rd 173 69.4%
2022 57.14 36th 99 63.6%
2023 26.88 90th 108 16.7%
2024 32.20 77th 111 30.6%
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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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by a parent
Sunday, June 5, 2016

Open Quote The teachers I know are very concern about helping the kids to get better at school and my son is happy at this school, great area for playing, very clean, personal care about educate and motivate parents to participate in the education of the kids. Fun educational trips. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Brookside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 254 96 4 92 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1989 249 113 6 108 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1990 251 120 3 117 n/a n/a n/a 0 491
1991 257 118 2 135 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1992 217 124 6 149 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1993 209 129 8 146 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1994 202 118 9 144 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1995 175 138 11 156 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1996 175 138 11 156 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1997 188 129 18 150 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1998 190 121 14 178 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1999 185 107 14 178 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2000 170 124 13 216 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2001 177 118 19 211 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2002 156 111 12 186 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2003 156 111 12 186 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2004 150 93 12 181 1 n/a n/a 0 437
2005 142 96 14 158 1 n/a n/a 0 411
2006 159 111 17 201 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2007 128 101 9 193 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2008 113 90 8 191 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2009 106 84 12 232 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2010 108 100 15 260 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2011 106 91 15 288 0 0 8 0 508
2012 123 84 17 306 1 0 9 0 540
2013 122 80 22 287 0 0 9 0 520
2014 124 82 32 282 0 0 8 0 528
2015 109 63 36 305 1 0 9 0 523
2016 94 54 34 296 2 0 13 0 493
2017 65 49 24 304 1 0 13 0 456
2018 51 52 22 310 0 1 8 0 444
2019 39 47 18 309 0 1 10 0 424
2020 44 58 13 304 0 1 15 0 435
2021 47 57 12 291 0 1 17 0 425
2022 54 51 13 302 0 1 18 0 439
2023 56 45 13 296 0 1 22 0 433
2024 54 39 6 277 0 0 22 0 398

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 Brookside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 31.0 14.3 n/a
1989 476 30.0 15.8 n/a
1990 491 38.0 12.9 n/a
1991 512 35.0 14.6 n/a
1992 496 37.3 13.2 32.7
1993 492 35.6 13.8 3.3
1994 473 33.5 14.1 42.3
1995 480 31.6 15.2 40.4
1996 480 31.6 15.2 40.4
1997 485 34.1 14.2 35.7
1998 503 35.1 14.3 37.8
1999 484 36.1 13.4 45
2000 523 37.1 14.1 43.8
2001 525 31.8 16.5 n/a
2002 465 33.2 14.0 38.7
2003 465 33.2 14.0 38.7
2004 437 28.6 15.3 43
2005 411 28.4 14.5 n/a
2006 489 29.1 16.8 38.4
2007 431 30.0 14.4 34.3
2008 402 28.1 14.3 43.8
2009 434 34.5 14.0 40.6
2010 483 31.2 15.4 54.9
2011 508 34.9 14.5 52.4
2012 540 39.2 13.7 55
2013 520 35.2 14.7 58.5
2014 528 32.1 16.4 60.4
2015 523 31.0 16.8 48.9
2016 493 32.0 15.4 64.5
2017 456 23.0 19.8 63.6
2018 444 26.6 16.6 66.7
2019 424 27.6 15.3 72.9
2020 435 35.5 12.2 74.9
2021 425 35.0 12.1 72.7
2022 439 35.0 12.5 62.6
2023 433 42.0 10.3 59.4
2024 398 35.0 11.3 63.1

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 Brookside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 31.0 14.3 n/a
1989 476 30.0 15.8 n/a
1990 491 38.0 12.9 n/a
1991 512 35.0 14.6 n/a
1992 496 37.3 13.2 32.7
1993 492 35.6 13.8 3.3
1994 473 33.5 14.1 42.3
1995 480 31.6 15.2 40.4
1996 480 31.6 15.2 40.4
1997 485 34.1 14.2 35.7
1998 503 35.1 14.3 37.8
1999 484 36.1 13.4 45
2000 523 37.1 14.1 43.8
2001 525 31.8 16.5 n/a
2002 465 33.2 14.0 38.7
2003 465 33.2 14.0 38.7
2004 437 28.6 15.3 43
2005 411 28.4 14.5 n/a
2006 489 29.1 16.8 38.4
2007 431 30.0 14.4 34.3
2008 402 28.1 14.3 43.8
2009 434 34.5 14.0 40.6
2010 483 31.2 15.4 54.9
2011 508 34.9 14.5 52.4
2012 540 39.2 13.7 55
2013 520 35.2 14.7 58.5
2014 528 32.1 16.4 60.4
2015 523 31.0 16.8 48.9
2016 493 32.0 15.4 64.5
2017 456 23.0 19.8 63.6
2018 444 26.6 16.6 66.7
2019 424 27.6 15.3 72.9
2020 435 35.5 12.2 74.9
2021 425 35.0 12.1 72.7
2022 439 35.0 12.5 62.6
2023 433 42.0 10.3 59.4
2024 398 35.0 11.3 63.1

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 Brookside Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,477
2019 $18,116
2020 $19,492
2021 $20,363
2022 $21,779
2023 $22,546

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brookside Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 384th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 382nd of 491 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brookside Elementary School)34.830.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norwalk School District)45.832.6
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brookside Elementary School)50.730.4
 20.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Norwalk School District)46.839.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brookside Elementary School)40.714.1
 26.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Norwalk School District)48.936.3
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brookside Elementary School)38.811.5
 27.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk School District)46.637.5
 9.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brookside Elementary School)49.339.7
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Norwalk School District)52.843.7
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brookside Elementary School)36.626
 10.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk School District)41.230.9
 10.3%
   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 Students424433
 2.1%
African American4745
 4.3%
American Indian00
Asian1813
 27.8%
Hispanic309296
 4.2%
Pacific Islander11
White3956
 43.6%
Two or More Races1022
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.9%59.4%
 13.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookside Elementary School

Brookside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.3% of Connecticut elementary schools.

Students at Brookside Elementary School are 70% Hispanic, 14% White, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 398 students attended Brookside Elementary School.

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

Middle : Roton Middle School
High : Brien McMahon 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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