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Scotland Elementary School

Summary:

Scotland Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school located in Ridgefield, Connecticut, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 341 students. The school is part of the Ridgefield School District, which is ranked 7th out of 158 districts in Connecticut and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Scotland Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Connecticut, with a statewide ranking between 6th and 35th out of over 500 schools in recent years. The school's students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. While the student population is predominantly White (around 83%), the school has a more diverse student body compared to some of the other nearby schools in the Ridgefield district, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students. Additionally, Scotland Elementary School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.96% to 5.87% in recent years, which is significantly lower than the state and national averages.

When comparing Scotland Elementary School to other nearby schools in the Ridgefield district, such as Morris Street School, Western CT Academy of International Studies Elementary Magne, and South Street School, it becomes clear that Scotland is a standout institution. The school's consistent academic excellence, diverse student population, and low student-teacher ratio make it a highly successful and well-regarded public elementary school within the Ridgefield School District and the state of Connecticut.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 111 Barlow Mountain Rd.
       Ridgefield, CT  06877

(203) 894-5825

District: Ridgefield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
35th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,240 Help


Students who attend Scotland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Scotts Ridge Middle School
High:    Ridgefield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  333

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.0%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.4% Help


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Compare Details Scotland Elementary School ranks better than 93% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Ridgefield School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.69. (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: White (82%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scotland Elementary School is 12.7, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Ridgefield School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scotland Elementary School is $21,240, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Ridgefield School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scotland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Scotland Elementary School 35th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Scotland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Ridgefield School District:

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


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Rank History for Scotland Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Scotland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.29 51st 570 91.1%
2007 82.04 55th 568 90.3%
2008 81.66 62nd 565 89.0%
2009 83.88 16th 566 97.2%
2010 86.04 5th 579 99.1%
2011 80.35 81st 565 85.7%
2012 83.97 14th 564 97.5%
2013 82.55 55th 557 90.1%
2015 87.78 53rd 551 90.4%
2016 92.08 12th 518 97.7%
2017 88.16 45th 519 91.3%
2018 93.52 6th 532 98.9%
2019 93.00 12th 522 97.7%
2021 94.37 15th 538 97.2%
2022 92.14 21st 490 95.7%
2023 92.16 17th 491 96.5%
2024 89.69 35th 497 93.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Scotland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.42 15th 259 94.2%
2019 90.88 9th 242 96.3%
2021 92.58 23rd 455 94.9%
2022 80.17 50th 234 78.6%
2023 85.75 25th 230 89.1%
2024 83.11 38th 237 84.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Scotland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.08 12th 262 95.4%
2019 90.46 11th 247 95.5%
2021 93.65 15th 445 96.6%
2022 87.64 17th 232 92.7%
2023 90.47 8th 231 96.5%
2024 90.15 9th 233 96.1%
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Rank History for White students at Scotland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.71 7th 296 97.6%
2019 88.33 14th 295 95.3%
2021 90.10 12th 327 96.3%
2022 84.54 23rd 252 90.9%
2023 82.33 28th 262 89.3%
2024 80.02 35th 250 86.0%
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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.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Open Quote Scotland Elementary is like one of the best private schools - but it is public! It has caring teachers, an amazing principal and a close-knit group of parents that are actively involved in the school. I have two children who attend the school and have been impressed by all that they have learned through the well-rounded curriculum. Art, music, physical education complement a rigorous academic program of math, science, reading and writing.

The school also has wonderful traditions such as Scotty spirit day (the Scotland terrier is the mascot of course), Halloween (all the teachers and the principal dress up), parties at the end and beginning of the school year, Chess night, Math night and much, much more. It is also in one of the most beautiful locations in Ridgefield. I would recommend Scotland to any parent interested in giving their children the best elementary education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Scotland Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 368 0 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1989 358 0 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1990 353 n/a 3 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 359
1991 376 0 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1992 383 2 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1993 378 0 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1994 418 0 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1995 437 0 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1996 437 0 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1997 447 0 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1998 472 0 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1999 474 1 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2000 509 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2001 517 1 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2002 543 3 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2003 543 3 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2004 398 1 9 18 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2005 385 2 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2006 439 2 13 17 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2007 361 1 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2008 361 3 10 14 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2009 363 5 13 14 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2010 357 5 15 15 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2011 342 2 14 22 1 0 4 0 385
2012 337 2 10 24 1 0 11 0 385
2013 335 1 9 29 1 0 11 0 386
2014 321 0 12 31 1 0 15 0 380
2015 307 3 14 29 2 0 13 0 368
2016 295 3 16 30 1 0 19 0 364
2017 297 4 19 31 1 0 20 0 372
2018 300 3 20 30 2 0 19 0 374
2019 288 1 24 23 2 0 15 0 353
2020 284 1 16 20 2 0 16 0 339
2021 274 2 14 22 1 0 15 0 328
2022 279 2 13 24 1 0 15 0 334
2023 283 3 16 22 1 0 16 0 341
2024 273 3 17 21 0 0 19 0 333

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 Scotland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 381 25.0 15.2 n/a
1989 370 23.0 16.0 n/a
1990 359 23.0 15.6 n/a
1991 384 24.5 15.6 n/a
1992 398 25.5 15.6 0.3
1993 388 23.0 16.9 0
1994 430 26.5 16.2 0.7
1995 447 28.0 16.0 0.9
1996 447 28.0 16.0 0.9
1997 458 27.4 16.7 0.2
1998 479 27.9 17.2 0.4
1999 488 28.9 16.9 0.6
2000 515 30.5 16.9 0.6
2001 532 31.0 17.2 n/a
2002 566 32.8 17.3 0.4
2003 566 32.8 17.3 0.4
2004 426 25.6 16.6 0.2
2005 408 21.8 18.7 n/a
2006 471 23.8 19.8 0.4
2007 386 24.2 16.0 n/a
2008 388 23.5 16.5 1.3
2009 395 23.1 18.8 1.3
2010 392 24.4 16.0 1.8
2011 385 25.9 14.8 1.8
2012 385 27.7 13.8 2.3
2013 386 28.2 13.6 3.9
2014 380 29.2 12.9 3.7
2015 368 28.0 13.1 3.5
2016 364 28.0 13.0 3.6
2017 372 28.0 13.2 3
2018 374 25.4 14.7 1.3
2019 353 23.4 15.0 3.1
2020 339 24.4 13.8 5.3
2021 328 24.4 13.4 4
2022 334 24.6 13.5 5.4
2023 341 24.1 14.1 5.9
2024 333 26.1 12.7 5.4

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 Scotland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 381 25.0 15.2 n/a
1989 370 23.0 16.0 n/a
1990 359 23.0 15.6 n/a
1991 384 24.5 15.6 n/a
1992 398 25.5 15.6 0.3
1993 388 23.0 16.9 0
1994 430 26.5 16.2 0.7
1995 447 28.0 16.0 0.9
1996 447 28.0 16.0 0.9
1997 458 27.4 16.7 0.2
1998 479 27.9 17.2 0.4
1999 488 28.9 16.9 0.6
2000 515 30.5 16.9 0.6
2001 532 31.0 17.2 n/a
2002 566 32.8 17.3 0.4
2003 566 32.8 17.3 0.4
2004 426 25.6 16.6 0.2
2005 408 21.8 18.7 n/a
2006 471 23.8 19.8 0.4
2007 386 24.2 16.0 n/a
2008 388 23.5 16.5 1.3
2009 395 23.1 18.8 1.3
2010 392 24.4 16.0 1.8
2011 385 25.9 14.8 1.8
2012 385 27.7 13.8 2.3
2013 386 28.2 13.6 3.9
2014 380 29.2 12.9 3.7
2015 368 28.0 13.1 3.5
2016 364 28.0 13.0 3.6
2017 372 28.0 13.2 3
2018 374 25.4 14.7 1.3
2019 353 23.4 15.0 3.1
2020 339 24.4 13.8 5.3
2021 328 24.4 13.4 4
2022 334 24.6 13.5 5.4
2023 341 24.1 14.1 5.9
2024 333 26.1 12.7 5.4

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 Scotland Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,525
2019 $18,011
2020 $19,463
2021 $20,912
2022 $20,515
2023 $21,240

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Scotland Elementary School

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 12th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 17th of 491 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Scotland Elementary School)88.974.2
 14.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridgefield School District)85.473.7
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Scotland Elementary School)83.379
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ridgefield School District)84.880.1
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Scotland Elementary School)93.490.5
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgefield School District)8684.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Scotland Elementary School)86.979.4
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ridgefield School District)85.982
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Scotland Elementary School)9383.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgefield School District)87.581.8
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Scotland Elementary School)77.279.7
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ridgefield School District)76.579.7
 3.2%
   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 Students353341
 3.4%
African American13
 200%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2416
 33.3%
Hispanic2322
 4.3%
Pacific Islander00
White288283
 1.7%
Two or More Races1516
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.1%5.9%
 2.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scotland Elementary School

Students at Scotland Elementary School are 82% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 333 students attended Scotland Elementary School.

Yes. Scotland Elementary School ranks in the top 7.0% of Connecticut elementary schools.

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

Middle : Scotts Ridge Middle School
High : Ridgefield High School


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