Branchville Elementary School

Branchville Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Ridgefield, Connecticut, serving 336 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the state and district on standardized assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Branchville Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high rankings, with the school placing as high as 3rd out of 491 schools in Connecticut in 2022-2023. In the 2023-2024 school year, Branchville's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scored 76.8%, 85.7%, and 76.5% proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 45.9%, 49.4%, and 51.4%. In Mathematics, Branchville's students scored 86%, 87.5%, and 74.6% proficient or better, far exceeding the state averages of 51.3%, 49.7%, and 43.1%. However, the school's student population is significantly less diverse than the state, with 84.52% of students identifying as White, compared to lower percentages of African American (0.6%), Hispanic (7.74%), and Asian (3.57%) students.

While Branchville Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, the school's demographic makeup and subgroup performance disparities warrant further investigation. The school's female students consistently outperform their male counterparts, and White students also perform exceptionally well, raising questions about the school's ability to provide equitable educational opportunities for all students. Additionally, with only 5.95% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a relatively affluent population, which may contribute to its high academic achievement but also raises concerns about accessibility for students from lower-income backgrounds. As Branchville Elementary continues to excel, it will be important for the school and the Ridgefield School District to address these issues and ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have the opportunity to thrive.

Public PK, KG-5

 40 Florida Rd.
       Ridgefield, CT  06877

(203) 894-5850

District: Ridgefield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
27^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,126

Students who attend Branchville Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	East Ridge Middle School
High:	Ridgefield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4

Number of students:  335

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.8%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Asian:

3.0%

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Two or more races:

3.0%

African American:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.8%

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