Prospect Elementary School

Summary:

Prospect Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 600 students in grades PK-5 in Prospect, Connecticut. It is part of the Cheshire School District, which is ranked 62 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Prospect Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and regional district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 77.6% of 3rd graders, 69.5% of 4th graders, and 57.7% of 5th graders were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 45.9%, 49.4%, and 51.4%, respectively. The school also has significantly higher math proficiency rates than the state and district averages. However, Prospect Elementary School has a predominantly white student population (86.5%) and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (21%), which is quite different from the more diverse and economically disadvantaged nearby schools in the Waterbury School District.

Prospect Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Connecticut elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This places it well above the nearby schools in the Waterbury School District, such as Darcey School, Gilmartin School, and Margaret M. Generali Elementary School, which have much lower rankings and ratings. This highlights the significant disparities in educational opportunities and resources between more affluent and less affluent communities in the region, and underscores the importance of school choice and equitable access to quality education for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 75 New Haven Road
       Prospect, CT  06712


(203) 578-3300

District: Regional School District 16

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,233 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  600

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.5%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21% Help


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Compare Details Prospect Elementary School ranks better than 72% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.5%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prospect Elementary School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prospect Elementary School is $18,233.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prospect Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prospect Elementary School 139th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Prospect Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Regional School District 16:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 16 62nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prospect Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Prospect Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.47 137th 532 74.2%
2019 76.80 150th 522 71.3%
2021 77.19 140th 538 74.0%
2022 74.11 138th 490 71.8%
2023 77.41 129th 491 73.7%
2024 76.01 139th 497 72.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Prospect Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.55 39th 371 89.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prospect Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.79 9th 70 87.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Prospect Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.39 83rd 259 68.0%
2019 67.33 96th 242 60.3%
2021 70.35 141st 455 69.0%
2022 60.82 116th 234 50.4%
2023 77.57 68th 230 70.4%
2024 67.98 100th 237 57.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Prospect Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.67 73rd 262 72.1%
2019 70.11 93rd 247 62.3%
2021 76.60 112th 445 74.8%
2022 69.39 94th 232 59.5%
2023 63.36 113th 231 51.1%
2024 69.14 94th 233 59.7%
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Rank History for White students at Prospect Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.86 140th 296 52.7%
2019 56.51 145th 295 50.8%
2021 57.82 145th 327 55.7%
2022 44.94 164th 252 34.9%
2023 55.21 137th 262 47.7%
2024 54.83 137th 250 45.2%
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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.

Prospect Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Prospect Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 571 12 9 21 0 0 3 0 616
2017 554 15 8 22 0 0 4 0 603
2018 546 16 10 23 2 0 12 0 609
2019 542 18 6 22 0 0 17 0 605
2020 537 18 4 15 0 0 21 0 595
2021 532 20 12 18 1 0 10 0 593
2022 518 26 8 21 0 0 19 0 592
2023 519 21 8 26 0 0 26 0 600

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 Prospect Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 616 40.0 15.4 0
2017 603 41.0 14.7 11.1
2018 609 42.0 14.5 12
2019 605 40.0 15.1 18.2
2020 595 44.0 13.5 22.5
2021 593 43.0 13.7 20.9
2022 592 46.5 12.7 20.8
2023 600 44.5 13.4 21

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 Prospect Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 616 40.0 15.4 0
2017 603 41.0 14.7 11.1
2018 609 42.0 14.5 12
2019 605 40.0 15.1 18.2
2020 595 44.0 13.5 22.5
2021 593 43.0 13.7 20.9
2022 592 46.5 12.7 20.8
2023 600 44.5 13.4 21

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 Prospect Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,578
2019 $15,557
2020 $16,138
2021 $17,631
2022 $17,891
2023 $18,233

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Prospect Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 150th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 129th of 491 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prospect Elementary School)77.178.9
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 16)69.167.4
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prospect Elementary School)74.285.5
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 16)6676.5
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prospect Elementary School)82.660.4
 22.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 16)75.461
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prospect Elementary School)77.959.4
 18.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 16)7164.3
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prospect Elementary School)68.868.1
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 16)77.566.9
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prospect Elementary School)51.661.7
 10.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 16)56.356.8
 0.5%
   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 Students605600
 0.8%
African American1821
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic2226
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White542519
 4.2%
Two or More Races1726
 52.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.2%21%
 2.8%


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Prospect Elementary School ranks 139th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 600 students attended Prospect Elementary School.

Students at Prospect Elementary School are 87% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.


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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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