Kendall College & Career Academy

Summary:

Kendall College & Career Academy is an elementary school in Norwalk, Connecticut, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Despite the school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to the state average, Kendall College & Career Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Connecticut elementary schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics than the Norwalk School District and the state. The school's performance is particularly low for female, male, and low-socioeconomic status student subgroups, though it performs relatively better for its Hispanic and English Language Learner students.

Nearby schools in the Norwalk School District, such as Marvin Elementary School and Brookside Elementary School, generally perform better academically than Kendall College & Career Academy, while the Side By Side Charter School also outperforms the school, particularly in the upper grades. These comparisons suggest that there may be opportunities for Kendall College & Career Academy to learn from the practices and strategies of higher-performing schools in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 57 Fillow Street
       Norwalk, CT  06850


(203) 899-2880

District: Norwalk School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
402nd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,685 Help


Students who attend Kendall College & Career Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
High:    Brien McMahon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  378

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.6%
African American:
16.7%
White:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kendall College & Career Academy ranks worse than 80.9% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 11th 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 14.22. (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 (70.6%), African American (16.7%), White (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kendall College & Career Academy is 9.9, which is the lowest among 14 elementary schools in the Norwalk School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kendall College & Career Academy is $21,685. 11 elementary schools in the Norwalk School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kendall College & Career Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Kendall College & Career Academy 402nd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Kendall College & Career Academy 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 Kendall College & Career Academy

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Rank History for all students at Kendall College & Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.04 413th 570 27.5%
2007 43.15 406th 568 28.5%
2008 45.43 384th 565 32.0%
2009 39.51 420th 566 25.8%
2010 50.33 368th 579 36.4%
2011 54.97 334th 565 40.9%
2012 58.70 313th 564 44.5%
2013 45.21 374th 557 32.9%
2015 24.12 428th 551 22.3%
2016 20.29 403rd 518 22.2%
2017 17.70 407th 519 21.6%
2018 31.97 365th 532 31.4%
2019 28.21 377th 522 27.8%
2021 22.53 404th 538 24.9%
2022 12.39 410th 490 16.3%
2023 13.60 405th 491 17.5%
2024 14.22 402nd 497 19.1%
See the entire list of Connecticut Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kendall College & Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.57 2nd 8 75.0%
2021 55.02 8th 34 76.5%
See the entire list of Best Connecticut Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Kendall College & Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.98 215th 371 42.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kendall College & Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.14 124th 302 58.9%
2022 35.93 49th 70 30.0%
2023 20.16 63rd 72 12.5%
2024 36.52 38th 70 45.7%
See the entire list of Best Connecticut Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Kendall College & Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.87 216th 259 16.6%
2019 18.61 208th 242 14.0%
2021 20.26 357th 455 21.5%
2022 6.55 218th 234 6.8%
2024 5.91 230th 237 3.0%
See the entire list of Best Connecticut Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Kendall College & Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.73 200th 262 23.7%
2019 17.14 212th 247 14.2%
2021 17.52 365th 445 18.0%
2022 9.82 214th 232 7.8%
2024 6.15 225th 233 3.4%
See the entire list of Best Connecticut Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Kendall College & Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.45 19th 101 81.2%
2019 67.44 26th 112 76.8%
2021 51.90 72nd 173 58.4%
2022 33.69 73rd 99 26.3%
2023 32.26 77th 108 28.7%
2024 30.85 78th 111 29.7%
See the entire list of Best Connecticut Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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 Kendall College & Career Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 260 138 3 63 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1989 266 132 5 69 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1990 258 142 7 62 n/a n/a n/a 0 469
1991 276 153 7 86 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1992 231 189 13 83 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1993 254 170 11 75 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1994 234 189 11 87 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1995 236 168 22 93 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1996 236 168 22 93 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1997 248 185 19 85 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1998 212 193 23 82 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1999 193 203 25 81 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2000 189 175 20 104 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2001 163 162 18 135 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2002 150 172 29 159 1 n/a n/a -2 509
2003 150 172 29 159 1 n/a n/a -2 509
2004 151 159 26 183 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2005 142 156 27 205 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2006 149 162 30 246 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2007 101 125 26 223 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2008 83 137 27 233 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2009 86 136 28 222 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2010 87 136 28 231 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2011 79 128 28 270 0 0 3 0 508
2012 77 125 20 273 0 0 2 0 497
2013 88 126 30 296 0 0 8 0 548
2014 92 119 23 324 0 1 13 0 572
2015 88 105 24 340 0 0 9 0 566
2016 101 99 22 326 0 0 11 0 559
2017 78 91 25 335 1 0 7 0 537
2018 67 80 27 323 0 0 9 0 506
2019 56 69 25 323 0 0 11 0 484
2020 48 75 25 336 0 0 19 0 503
2021 35 62 22 338 0 0 15 0 472
2022 31 64 22 297 0 0 11 0 425
2023 26 59 22 287 0 0 9 0 403
2024 21 63 17 267 0 1 9 0 378

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 Kendall College & Career Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 464 26.0 17.8 n/a
1989 472 30.6 15.4 n/a
1990 469 28.0 16.7 n/a
1991 522 29.6 17.6 n/a
1992 516 34.3 15.0 23.3
1993 510 30.0 17.0 2.9
1994 521 32.7 15.9 37
1995 519 33.0 15.7 36
1996 519 33.0 15.7 36
1997 537 33.2 16.2 26.6
1998 510 34.3 14.9 28.4
1999 502 32.8 15.3 34.9
2000 488 34.6 14.1 33.8
2001 478 34.8 13.7 n/a
2002 509 34.3 14.9 42.5
2003 509 34.3 14.9 42.5
2004 519 33.1 15.7 44.3
2005 530 32.2 16.5 n/a
2006 587 33.7 17.4 44
2007 475 34.2 13.9 37.5
2008 480 33.5 14.3 56.9
2009 472 37.8 14.3 61
2010 483 32.3 14.9 64.8
2011 508 34.3 14.7 66.5
2012 497 34.1 14.5 69.8
2013 548 35.1 15.5 69.3
2014 572 35.1 16.2 69.4
2015 566 33.0 17.1 58.3
2016 559 36.0 15.5 71.9
2017 537 28.0 19.1 74.5
2018 506 32.6 15.4 72.9
2019 484 34.1 14.1 78.9
2020 503 31.5 15.9 78.5
2021 472 35.5 13.2 68.4
2022 425 37.0 11.4 64.5
2023 403 36.0 11.1 60
2024 378 38.0 9.9 59.5

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 Kendall College & Career Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 464 26.0 17.8 n/a
1989 472 30.6 15.4 n/a
1990 469 28.0 16.7 n/a
1991 522 29.6 17.6 n/a
1992 516 34.3 15.0 23.3
1993 510 30.0 17.0 2.9
1994 521 32.7 15.9 37
1995 519 33.0 15.7 36
1996 519 33.0 15.7 36
1997 537 33.2 16.2 26.6
1998 510 34.3 14.9 28.4
1999 502 32.8 15.3 34.9
2000 488 34.6 14.1 33.8
2001 478 34.8 13.7 n/a
2002 509 34.3 14.9 42.5
2003 509 34.3 14.9 42.5
2004 519 33.1 15.7 44.3
2005 530 32.2 16.5 n/a
2006 587 33.7 17.4 44
2007 475 34.2 13.9 37.5
2008 480 33.5 14.3 56.9
2009 472 37.8 14.3 61
2010 483 32.3 14.9 64.8
2011 508 34.3 14.7 66.5
2012 497 34.1 14.5 69.8
2013 548 35.1 15.5 69.3
2014 572 35.1 16.2 69.4
2015 566 33.0 17.1 58.3
2016 559 36.0 15.5 71.9
2017 537 28.0 19.1 74.5
2018 506 32.6 15.4 72.9
2019 484 34.1 14.1 78.9
2020 503 31.5 15.9 78.5
2021 472 35.5 13.2 68.4
2022 425 37.0 11.4 64.5
2023 403 36.0 11.1 60
2024 378 38.0 9.9 59.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kendall College & Career Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,516
2019 $17,545
2020 $16,721
2021 $19,133
2022 $20,643
2023 $21,685

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kendall College & Career Academy

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 377th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 405th of 491 Elementary schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kendall College & Career Academy)34.719.2
 15.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norwalk School District)45.832.6
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kendall College & Career Academy)40.226.2
 14%
   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 (Kendall College & Career Academy)43.728.3
 15.4%
   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 (Kendall College & Career Academy)49.433.8
 15.6%
   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 (Kendall College & Career Academy)42.718.2
 24.5%
   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 Students484403
 16.7%
African American6959
 14.5%
American Indian00
Asian2522
 12%
Hispanic323287
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White5626
 53.6%
Two or More Races119
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.9%60%
 18.9%


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Students at Kendall College & Career Academy are 71% Hispanic, 17% African American, 6% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 378 students attended Kendall College & Career Academy.

Kendall College & Career Academy ranks in the bottom 19.1% of Connecticut elementary schools.

Students who attend Kendall College & Career Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
High : Brien McMahon High School


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