Branchville Elementary School

Summary:

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.

Detail:

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

Students who attend Branchville Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	East Ridge Middle School
High:	Ridgefield High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 336

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.5%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Asian:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6%

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Compare Details Branchville Elementary School ranks better than 94.6% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.84. (See more...)

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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Branchville Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Branchville Elementary School 27^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Branchville Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Ridgefield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgefield School District 7^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Branchville Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Branchville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	82.55	62^nd	570	89.1%
2007	81.77	60^th	568	89.4%
2008	82.62	46^th	565	91.9%
2009	84.16	11^th	566	98.1%
2010	84.18	15^th	579	97.4%
2011	83.18	26^th	565	95.4%
2012	84.16	12^th	564	97.9%
2013	82.87	52^nd	557	90.7%
2015	89.18	39^th	551	92.9%
2016	88.05	46^th	518	91.1%
2017	91.31	19^th	519	96.3%
2018	92.84	13^th	532	97.6%
2019	89.12	45^th	522	91.4%
2021	93.58	23^rd	538	95.7%
2022	90.88	30^th	490	93.9%
2023	94.68	3^rd	491	99.4%
2024	90.84	27^th	497	94.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Branchville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	88.07	19^th	259	92.7%
2021	94.01	12^th	455	97.4%
2022	86.84	15^th	234	93.6%
2023	92.77	3^rd	230	98.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Branchville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	92.44	2^nd	262	99.2%
2019	87.58	19^th	247	92.3%
2021	89.03	46^th	445	89.7%
2022	82.30	39^th	232	83.2%
2023	84.48	30^th	231	87.0%

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Rank History for White students at Branchville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	87.36	14^th	296	95.3%
2019	76.74	56^th	295	81.0%
2021	84.62	34^th	327	89.6%
2022	76.21	52^nd	252	79.4%
2023	92.06	4^th	262	98.5%
2024	83.77	25^th	250	90.0%

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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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Thursday, August 1, 2024

Terrible school with terrible administrators who bully children and are completely insensitive to their needs. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Branchville Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	456	1	14	4	2	n/a	n/a	477
1998	486	1	17	2	2	n/a	n/a	508
1999	482	4	14	5	0	n/a	n/a	505
2000	488	1	13	5	0	n/a	n/a	507
2001	485	0	12	7	0	n/a	n/a	504
2002	462	4	15	4	0	n/a	n/a	485
2003	462	4	15	4	0	n/a	n/a	485
2004	404	3	16	5	0	n/a	n/a	428
2005	399	2	20	12	0	n/a	n/a	433
2006	469	1	24	9	0	n/a	n/a	503
2007	406	1	29	10	0	n/a	n/a	446
2008	394	1	31	12	0	n/a	n/a	438
2009	379	1	34	17	0	n/a	n/a	431
2010	369	5	33	18	0	n/a	n/a	425
2011	382	7	29	19	1	0	5	443
2012	366	4	28	23	1	0	8	430
2013	341	5	22	28	1	0	8	405
2014	340	4	20	26	1	0	8	399
2015	321	1	18	30	1	0	8	379
2016	319	0	20	33	1	0	11	384
2017	290	1	20	29	0	0	11	351
2018	300	1	18	29	1	0	11	360
2019	303	1	20	23	1	0	12	360
2020	301	0	17	22	1	0	12	353
2021	289	1	16	22	1	0	10	339
2022	295	2	14	27	1	0	14	353
2023	284	2	12	26	1	0	11	336

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 Branchville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	477	26.0	18.3	0.4
1998	508	27.0	18.8	0.6
1999	505	29.2	17.3	1.2
2000	507	28.9	17.5	0.8
2001	504	28.5	17.7	n/a
2002	485	29.7	16.3	1.2
2003	485	29.7	16.3	1.2
2004	428	26.1	16.4	1.6
2005	433	23.2	18.7	n/a
2006	503	24.2	20.8	1.2
2007	446	26.2	17.0	n/a
2008	438	26.1	16.8	1.1
2009	431	26.3	17.8	0.9
2010	425	25.4	16.6	1.9
2011	443	28.9	15.2	2.5
2012	430	27.9	15.3	2.1
2013	405	29.0	13.9	2.5
2014	399	29.0	13.7	3.3
2015	379	27.0	14.0	3.4
2016	384	29.0	13.2	3.4
2017	351	27.6	12.7	2.6
2018	360	26.4	13.6	1.1
2019	360	26.4	13.6	5.8
2020	353	25.4	13.8	6.8
2021	339	25.5	13.2	5.9
2022	353	24.5	14.4	7.4
2023	336	23.1	14.5	6

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 Branchville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	477	26.0	18.3	0.4
1998	508	27.0	18.8	0.6
1999	505	29.2	17.3	1.2
2000	507	28.9	17.5	0.8
2001	504	28.5	17.7	n/a
2002	485	29.7	16.3	1.2
2003	485	29.7	16.3	1.2
2004	428	26.1	16.4	1.6
2005	433	23.2	18.7	n/a
2006	503	24.2	20.8	1.2
2007	446	26.2	17.0	n/a
2008	438	26.1	16.8	1.1
2009	431	26.3	17.8	0.9
2010	425	25.4	16.6	1.9
2011	443	28.9	15.2	2.5
2012	430	27.9	15.3	2.1
2013	405	29.0	13.9	2.5
2014	399	29.0	13.7	3.3
2015	379	27.0	14.0	3.4
2016	384	29.0	13.2	3.4
2017	351	27.6	12.7	2.6
2018	360	26.4	13.6	1.1
2019	360	26.4	13.6	5.8
2020	353	25.4	13.8	6.8
2021	339	25.5	13.2	5.9
2022	353	24.5	14.4	7.4
2023	336	23.1	14.5	6

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 Branchville Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,490
2019	$18,490
2020	$19,440
2021	$20,383
2022	$22,050
2023	$21,126

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Branchville Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 45^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 3^rd of 491 Elementary schools	8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Branchville Elementary School)	81.8	91.4	9.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridgefield School District)	85.4	73.7	11.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Branchville Elementary School)	83.6	89.7	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ridgefield School District)	84.8	80.1	4.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Branchville Elementary School)	79.7	87.3	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgefield School District)	86	84.4	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Branchville Elementary School)	82.4	88.9	6.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ridgefield School District)	85.9	82	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Branchville Elementary School)	83.9	84.5	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgefield School District)	87.5	81.8	5.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Branchville Elementary School)	79	86.2	7.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ridgefield School District)	76.5	79.7	3.2%
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	360	336	6.7%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	20	12	40%
Hispanic	23	26	13%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	303	284	6.3%
Two or More Races	12	11	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.8%	6%	0.1%

Schools Near Branchville 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
Branchville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	40 Florida Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Fairfield County	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 894-5850	336	23	14.5	6.0%	284 (84.5%)	2 (0.6%)	26 (7.7%)	12 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	90.8	27^th of 497 public elementary schools	94.6%		94.7	3^rd of 491 public elementary schools	99.4%	24	80.9	76.8	85.7	76.5	86.0	87.5	74.6	$21,126
Farmingville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	324 Farmingville Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Fairfield County	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 894-5570	314	25	12.5	2.9%	261 (83.1%)	2 (0.6%)	20 (6.4%)	14 (4.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.1%)	91.4	23^rd of 497 public elementary schools	95.4%		91.5	22^nd of 491 public elementary schools	95.5%	1			78.7		81.0	83.6	87.8	$20,935
Veterans Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8 Governor St.	Ridgefield	06877	Fairfield County	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 894-5525	250	21	12.1	10.4%	186 (74.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.4%)	22 (8.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.0%)	95.8	2^nd of 497 public elementary schools	99.6%		91.8	20^th of 491 public elementary schools	95.9%	18		89.2	87.2		91.9	89.7		$22,296
Redding Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	33 Lonetown Rd.	Redding	06896	Fairfield County	Redding School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 938-2519	479	44	10.8	8.8%	380 (79.3%)	6 (1.3%)	62 (12.9%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.5%)	87.1	50^th of 497 public elementary schools	89.9%		86.1	72^nd of 491 public elementary schools	85.3%	22		73.5	75.0		79.2	76.8		$27,721
Cider Mill School	Public	3-5	240 School Rd.	Wilton	06897	Fairfield County	Wilton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 762-3351	770	66	11.7	6.4%	573 (74.4%)	6 (0.8%)	49 (6.4%)	93 (12.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.2%)	86.8	54^th of 497 public elementary schools	89.1%		87	61^st of 491 public elementary schools	87.6%	7	71.1	72.4	81.3	80.4	76.9	78.8	70.9	$23,242
Scotland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Barlow Mountain Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Fairfield County	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 894-5825	341	24	14.1	5.9%	283 (83.0%)	3 (0.9%)	22 (6.5%)	16 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	89.7	35^th of 497 public elementary schools	93.0%		92.2	17^th of 491 public elementary schools	96.5%	18	83.1	69.0	81.0	84.6	81.0	76.2	79.7	$21,240
Barlow Mountain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	115 Barlow Mountain Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Fairfield County	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 894-5800	371	30	12.2	6.7%	276 (74.4%)	4 (1.1%)	32 (8.6%)	33 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.0%)	88.3	44^th of 497 public elementary schools	91.1%		87.4	57^th of 491 public elementary schools	88.4%	13	75.4	69.2	82.0	86.0	80.8	77.0	71.9	$20,670
Weston Intermediate School	Public	3-5	95 School Rd.	Weston	06883	Fairfield County	Weston School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 221-6330	453	35	12.9	2.0%	333 (73.5%)	6 (1.3%)	48 (10.6%)	30 (6.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.7%)	92.2	15^th of 497 public elementary schools	97.0%		91.7	21^st of 491 public elementary schools	95.7%	6	89.2	78.5	82.3	88.5	79.1	79.3	87.8	$24,026
Hurlbutt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	9 School Rd.	Weston	06883	Fairfield County	Weston School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 221-6300	473	39	12.2	1.3%	356 (75.3%)	3 (0.6%)	37 (7.8%)	25 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (10.8%)								(n/a)								$22,789
Ridgebury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	112 Bennett's Farm Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Fairfield County	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 894-5875	359	22	16.0	6.7%	284 (79.1%)	3 (0.8%)	34 (9.5%)	20 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.7%)	89	41^st of 497 public elementary schools	91.8%		90.7	31^st of 491 public elementary schools	93.7%	10	82.4	71.9	79.0	88.2	73.7	83.9	70.6	$21,254

Frequently Asked Questions about Branchville Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Branchville Elementary School?

Students at Branchville Elementary School are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Branchville Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : East Ridge Middle School
High : Ridgefield High School

What district is Branchville Elementary School in?

Ridgefield School District

Is Branchville Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Branchville Elementary School ranks in the top 5.4% of Connecticut elementary schools.

How many students attend Branchville Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 336 students attended Branchville Elementary School.

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