Pomperaug Elementary School

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Pomperaug Elementary School ranks 105 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pomperaug Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 415 students in grades PK-5 in Southbury, Connecticut. The school is part of the Regional School District 15, which is ranked 56 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pomperaug Elementary consistently outperforms the state and its district in standardized test scores, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-5. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Connecticut elementary schools for most years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2023-2024. Pomperaug also performs well across different student subgroups, ranking 63 out of 237 Connecticut elementary schools for female students and 112 out of 233 for male students, both with 3-star ratings. The school has a relatively high per-student spending of $20,272 and a low student-teacher ratio ranging from 12.2 to 12.8 students per teacher over the past three years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Middle Gate Elementary School, Head O'Meadow Elementary School, and Booth Free School, Pomperaug Elementary stands out for its higher academic performance, stronger statewide ranking, and lower student-teacher ratio. This suggests the school may be providing a more resource-intensive and effective educational experience for its students. However, the school's ranking for male students and White students is slightly lower than for female students, indicating potential areas for improvement in addressing the needs of these subgroups.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

607 Main St. S
Southbury, CT 06488

(203) 264-8283

District: Regional School District 15

SchoolDigger Rank:
105^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Students who attend Pomperaug Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Rochambeau Middle School
High:	Pomperaug Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 415

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.2%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Asian:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.3%

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pomperaug Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pomperaug Elementary School 105^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Pomperaug Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Regional School District 15:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 15 56^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pomperaug Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pomperaug Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	79.15	105^th	570	81.6%
2007	81.18	72^nd	568	87.3%
2008	80.87	72^nd	565	87.3%
2009	80.79	69^th	566	87.8%
2010	78.83	105^th	579	81.9%
2011	75.35	156^th	565	72.4%
2012	70.66	211^th	564	62.6%
2013	73.60	179^th	557	67.9%
2015	79.21	125^th	551	77.3%
2016	88.59	40^th	518	92.3%
2017	81.06	114^th	519	78.0%
2018	83.35	94^th	532	82.3%
2019	82.35	104^th	522	80.1%
2021	75.06	157^th	538	70.8%
2022	67.87	175^th	490	64.3%
2023	80.73	108^th	491	78.0%
2024	80.90	105^th	497	78.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Pomperaug Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	72.27	85^th	259	67.2%
2021	61.26	189^th	455	58.5%
2022	75.02	77^th	234	67.1%
2023	79.00	63^rd	230	72.6%
2024	77.86	63^rd	237	73.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Pomperaug Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	74.59	79^th	262	69.8%
2021	71.04	136^th	445	69.4%
2022	59.65	124^th	232	46.6%
2023	67.96	100^th	231	56.7%
2024	64.42	112^th	233	51.9%

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Rank History for White students at Pomperaug Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	71.27	83^rd	296	72.0%
2019	68.51	89^th	295	69.8%
2021	57.41	146^th	327	55.4%
2022	43.35	170^th	252	32.5%
2023	66.26	99^th	262	62.2%
2024	60.69	114^th	250	54.4%

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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 Pomperaug Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	412	4	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	426
1989	411	6	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	426
1990	424	2	3	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	433
1991	437	2	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	451
1992	431	3	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	442
1993	446	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	453
1994	479	2	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	495
1995	514	2	3	18	0	n/a	n/a	537
1996	514	2	3	18	0	n/a	n/a	537
1997	526	1	8	16	0	n/a	n/a	551
1998	486	3	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	503
1999	515	3	17	8	0	n/a	n/a	543
2000	532	3	18	5	0	n/a	n/a	558
2001	532	1	23	2	0	n/a	n/a	558
2002	521	0	24	12	2	n/a	n/a	559
2003	521	0	24	12	2	n/a	n/a	559
2004	521	0	24	12	2	n/a	n/a	559
2005	512	0	22	9	1	n/a	n/a	544
2006	573	1	20	14	3	n/a	n/a	611
2007	493	1	19	10	2	n/a	n/a	525
2008	499	1	23	15	2	n/a	n/a	540
2009	480	4	29	16	2	n/a	n/a	531
2010	481	6	27	16	1	n/a	n/a	531
2011	450	4	29	14	1	0	0	498
2012	440	3	26	10	0	0	2	481
2013	408	2	20	12	1	1	3	447
2014	385	6	18	15	1	1	4	430
2015	337	7	14	23	1	0	9	391
2016	300	7	13	23	1	0	9	353
2017	294	8	12	26	1	0	7	348
2018	277	6	11	27	0	0	7	328
2019	297	6	11	36	0	0	8	358
2020	305	8	14	33	0	0	11	371
2021	302	7	16	32	0	0	12	369
2022	313	11	16	33	0	0	12	385
2023	337	8	21	38	0	0	11	415

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 Pomperaug Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	426	23.0	18.5	n/a
1989	426	22.0	19.3	n/a
1990	433	24.0	18.0	n/a
1991	451	24.0	18.7	n/a
1992	442	25.1	17.6	1.8
1993	453	26.5	17.1	0
1994	495	29.3	16.9	4.6
1995	537	30.8	17.4	4.3
1996	537	30.8	17.4	4.3
1997	551	35.1	15.7	4.2
1998	503	30.7	16.4	2.6
1999	543	32.7	16.6	3.1
2000	558	37.4	14.9	3
2001	558	37.5	14.9	n/a
2002	559	34.6	16.2	3
2003	559	34.6	16.2	3
2004	559	38.1	14.7	2.7
2005	544	33.0	16.5	n/a
2006	611	33.7	18.1	1.5
2007	525	32.4	16.2	0.8
2008	540	34.9	15.5	1.7
2009	531	37.3	15.5	1.1
2010	531	33.8	15.7	1.1
2011	498	35.4	14.0	2.8
2012	481	34.4	13.9	1.2
2013	447	35.0	12.7	4.7
2014	430	30.9	13.8	3.7
2015	391	27.0	14.4	5.1
2016	353	27.0	13.0	5.7
2017	348	25.0	13.8	8.3
2018	328	26.5	12.3	4.9
2019	358	29.0	12.3	13.1
2020	371	28.9	12.8	12.4
2021	369	28.9	12.7	13
2022	385	31.4	12.2	11.7
2023	415	32.4	12.8	12.3

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 Pomperaug Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	426	23.0	18.5	n/a
1989	426	22.0	19.3	n/a
1990	433	24.0	18.0	n/a
1991	451	24.0	18.7	n/a
1992	442	25.1	17.6	1.8
1993	453	26.5	17.1	0
1994	495	29.3	16.9	4.6
1995	537	30.8	17.4	4.3
1996	537	30.8	17.4	4.3
1997	551	35.1	15.7	4.2
1998	503	30.7	16.4	2.6
1999	543	32.7	16.6	3.1
2000	558	37.4	14.9	3
2001	558	37.5	14.9	n/a
2002	559	34.6	16.2	3
2003	559	34.6	16.2	3
2004	559	38.1	14.7	2.7
2005	544	33.0	16.5	n/a
2006	611	33.7	18.1	1.5
2007	525	32.4	16.2	0.8
2008	540	34.9	15.5	1.7
2009	531	37.3	15.5	1.1
2010	531	33.8	15.7	1.1
2011	498	35.4	14.0	2.8
2012	481	34.4	13.9	1.2
2013	447	35.0	12.7	4.7
2014	430	30.9	13.8	3.7
2015	391	27.0	14.4	5.1
2016	353	27.0	13.0	5.7
2017	348	25.0	13.8	8.3
2018	328	26.5	12.3	4.9
2019	358	29.0	12.3	13.1
2020	371	28.9	12.8	12.4
2021	369	28.9	12.7	13
2022	385	31.4	12.2	11.7
2023	415	32.4	12.8	12.3

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 Pomperaug Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$20,011
2019	$20,272
2020	$20,866
2021	$20,059
2022	$21,008
2023	$21,250

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pomperaug Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 104^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 108^th of 491 Elementary schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pomperaug Elementary School)	87.8	78.4	9.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 15)	84.7	69	15.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pomperaug Elementary School)	75	66.7	8.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 15)	72.7	60.5	12.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pomperaug Elementary School)	83.9	77.4	6.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 15)	80.7	67.3	13.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pomperaug Elementary School)	71.9	66.1	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 15)	77.3	67.7	9.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pomperaug Elementary School)	65.1	67.9	2.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 15)	68	64.2	3.8%
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	358	415	15.9%
African American	6	8	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	21	90.9%
Hispanic	36	38	5.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	297	337	13.5%
Two or More Races	8	11	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.1%	12.3%	0.8%

Schools Near Pomperaug 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Pomperaug Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	607 Main St. S	Southbury	06488	New Haven County	Regional School District 15	No	No	No	No	(203) 264-8283	415	32	12.8	12.3%	337 (81.2%)	8 (1.9%)	38 (9.2%)	21 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	80.9	105^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.9%		80.7	108^th of 491 public elementary schools	78.0%	3	68.6		73.0	67.4	74.2	83.8	64.0	$21,250
Gainfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	307 Old Field Rd.	Southbury	06488	New Haven County	Regional School District 15	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 264-5312	351	24	14.7	13.4%	296 (84.3%)	8 (2.3%)	24 (6.8%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.8%)	80.3	110^th of 497 public elementary schools	77.9%		80.6	111^th of 491 public elementary schools	77.4%	1	84.6	52.6	66.7	76.9	73.7	75.9		$20,471
Sandy Hook Elementary School	Public	K-4	12 Dickinson Drive	Sandy Hook	06482	Fairfield County	Newtown School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 426-7657	365	33	10.9	17.3%	294 (80.5%)	9 (2.5%)	46 (12.6%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.6%)	81	104^th of 497 public elementary schools	79.1%		80.8	107^th of 491 public elementary schools	78.2%	3		66.7	69.2		75.0	71.8		$20,229
Long Meadow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	65 North Benson Rd.	Middlebury	06762	New Haven County	Regional School District 15	No	No	No	No	(203) 758-1144	515	43	11.9	10.1%	400 (77.7%)	20 (3.9%)	44 (8.5%)	25 (4.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.7%)	60.2	208^th of 497 public elementary schools	58.1%		65.5	183^rd of 491 public elementary schools	62.7%	25	62.7	49.3	48.6	65.1	62.0	55.4	53.0	$21,792
Quaker Farms School	Public	PK, KG-2	30 Great Oak Rd.	Oxford	06478	New Haven County	Oxford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 888-5842	405	30	13.5	15.3%	327 (80.7%)	6 (1.5%)	52 (12.8%)	12 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.5%)								(n/a)								$18,434
Hawley Elementary School	Public	K-4	29 Church Hill Rd.	Newtown	06470	Fairfield County	Newtown School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 426-7666	286	27	10.6	12.6%	251 (87.8%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (9.1%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	81.4	100^th of 497 public elementary schools	79.9%		86.2	68^th of 491 public elementary schools	86.2%	32		64.3	70.0		76.4	73.3		$20,730
Great Oak Elementary School	Public	3-5	50 Great Oak Road	Oxford	06478	New Haven County	Oxford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 888-6492	353	23	15.3	15.9%	291 (82.4%)	11 (3.1%)	34 (9.6%)	12 (3.4%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	72.2	158^th of 497 public elementary schools	68.2%		74.3	144^th of 491 public elementary schools	70.7%	14	74.4	67.2	62.1	70.2	61.7	66.4	57.0	$17,601
Mitchell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14 School St.	Woodbury	06798	Litchfield County	Regional School District 14	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 263-4314	347	25	13.7	23.3%	271 (78.1%)	5 (1.4%)	49 (14.1%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.3%)	51.5	242^nd of 497 public elementary schools	51.3%		65.7	181^st of 491 public elementary schools	63.1%	61	61.4	53.1	63.1		51.0	46.2	29.5	$21,070
Middle Gate Elementary School	Public	K-4	7 Cold Spring Rd.	Newtown	06470	Fairfield County	Newtown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 426-7662	390	34	11.4	14.4%	311 (79.7%)	9 (2.3%)	60 (15.4%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	72.7	155^th of 497 public elementary schools	68.8%		84	85^th of 491 public elementary schools	82.7%	70		50.0	69.1		66.3	79.0		$19,185
Head O'Meadow Elementary School	Public	K-4	94 Boggs Hill Rd.	Newtown	06470	Fairfield County	Newtown School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 426-7670	327	29	11.1	11.3%	275 (84.1%)	12 (3.7%)	33 (10.1%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	93.3	12^th of 497 public elementary schools	97.6%		87.5	56^th of 491 public elementary schools	88.6%	44		81.4	82.0		85.7	88.5		$21,234

Frequently Asked Questions about Pomperaug Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Pomperaug Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Rochambeau Middle School
High : Pomperaug Regional High School

How many students attend Pomperaug Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 415 students attended Pomperaug Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Pomperaug Elementary School?

Students at Pomperaug Elementary School are 81% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Pomperaug Elementary School in?

Regional School District 15

Is Pomperaug Elementary School a good school?

Pomperaug Elementary School ranks 105^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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