Salisbury Central School

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Salisbury Central School ranks 72 nd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Salisbury Central School is an elementary school serving 296 students in grades PK-8 in Lakeville, Connecticut. Part of the highly-ranked Salisbury School District, the school consistently performs at the top of the state, with strong academic results and a low student-teacher ratio.

Salisbury Central School stands out for its exceptional academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, 86.2% of 5th graders and 65.6% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding the state averages of 51.4% and 49.1%, respectively. In Mathematics, 79.3% of 3rd graders, 68.8% of 4th graders, and 71.9% of 8th graders were proficient or better, again significantly outperforming the state. This consistent high achievement has earned Salisbury Central a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 72nd out of 497 elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools like Forbes School and North Canaan Elementary School, Salisbury Central stands out with its lower student-teacher ratio, higher spending per student, and more economically advantaged student population. These factors likely contribute to the school's exceptional academic results, which are a testament to the dedication and effectiveness of its educational program.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

45 Lincoln City Road
Lakeville, CT 06039

(860) 435-9871

District: Salisbury School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
72^nd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,969

Students who attend Salisbury Central School usually attend:

High:

Housatonic Valley Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Number of students: 296

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.0%

Hispanic:

10.5%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Salisbury Central School ranks better than 85.5% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.15. (See more...)

Compare Details Salisbury Central School ranks better than 90.4% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.77. (See more...)

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salisbury Central School is $27,969.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Salisbury Central School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Salisbury Central School 24^th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Salisbury Central School in the ranking list.)

Salisbury School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Salisbury School District 22^nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Salisbury Central School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Salisbury Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	82.40	64^th	570	88.8%
2007	74.77	159^th	568	72.0%
2008	80.65	79^th	565	86.0%
2009	79.02	96^th	566	83.0%
2010	77.81	132^nd	579	77.2%
2011	78.08	120^th	565	78.8%
2012	80.56	68^th	564	87.9%
2013	81.41	70^th	557	87.4%
2015	84.94	85^th	551	84.6%
2016	86.14	59^th	518	88.6%
2018	78.62	131^st	532	75.4%
2019	86.28	67^th	522	87.2%
2021	85.26	85^th	538	84.2%
2023	63.87	190^th	491	61.3%
2024	85.15	72^nd	497	85.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Salisbury Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	79.41	49^th	295	83.4%
2021	77.20	64^th	327	80.4%
2022	72.64	71^st	252	71.8%
2023	30.05	211^th	262	19.5%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Salisbury Central School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Salisbury Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	76.51	54^th	248	78.2%
2007	75.81	60^th	250	76.0%
2008	76.10	59^th	252	76.6%
2009	80.69	27^th	255	89.4%
2010	78.60	49^th	268	81.7%
2011	74.99	71^st	269	73.6%
2012	76.35	61^st	272	77.6%
2013	78.54	45^th	278	83.8%
2015	94.10	4^th	280	98.6%
2016	89.66	13^th	246	94.7%
2017	85.08	31^st	250	87.6%
2018	91.64	14^th	249	94.4%
2021	90.46	20^th	275	92.7%
2022	90.94	14^th	250	94.4%
2023	87.64	27^th	249	89.2%
2024	88.77	24^th	250	90.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Salisbury Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	83.59	21^st	168	87.5%
2021	88.06	9^th	175	94.9%

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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 Salisbury Central School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	282	10	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
1989	331	9	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
1990	339	13	n/a	6	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	358
1991	353	12	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
1992	363	15	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
1993	390	15	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	412
1994	415	12	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	435
1995	417	6	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
1996	417	6	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
1997	400	6	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1998	379	7	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
1999	397	5	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
2000	395	5	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
2001	382	4	5	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	398
2002	325	3	7	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	341
2003	325	3	7	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	341
2004	320	6	4	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	337
2005	309	8	5	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	331
2006	291	10	6	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	317
2007	288	9	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2008	283	11	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
2009	288	17	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
2010	277	15	8	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2011	250	9	3	20	0	0	28	0	310
2012	255	6	6	17	0	0	26	0	310
2013	250	4	5	20	0	0	30	0	309
2014	221	5	7	19	0	0	27	0	279
2015	213	5	7	20	0	0	24	0	269
2016	223	6	4	19	0	0	22	0	274
2017	229	6	7	15	0	0	23	0	280
2018	234	7	8	20	1	0	28	0	298
2019	231	9	7	17	1	0	22	0	287
2020	228	10	3	20	1	0	22	0	284
2021	245	12	2	28	1	0	22	0	310
2022	239	10	3	33	0	0	18	0	303
2023	231	11	4	31	0	1	16	2	296

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salisbury Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	298	27.0	11.0	n/a
1989	345	27.3	12.6	n/a
1990	358	24.6	14.5	n/a
1991	374	27.0	13.8	n/a
1992	384	28.7	13.3	9.4
1993	412	29.2	14.1	1
1994	435	33.2	13.1	8.3
1995	433	38.6	11.2	10.9
1996	433	38.6	11.2	10.9
1997	415	39.6	10.5	6.3
1998	394	39.8	9.9	8.1
1999	410	37.1	11.1	10
2000	411	38.5	10.7	11.9
2001	398	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	341	41.2	8.3	10.3
2003	341	41.2	8.3	10.3
2004	337	39.2	8.6	12.2
2005	331	36.2	9.1	n/a
2006	317	35.0	9.1	9.1
2007	311	35.0	8.9	10
2008	307	34.1	9.0	8.1
2009	319	36.9	9.1	8.8
2010	311	34.1	9.1	9
2011	310	33.9	9.1	10.3
2012	310	35.3	8.7	12.3
2013	309	n/a	n/a	12.6
2014	279	n/a	n/a	15.4
2015	269	33.0	8.1	13
2016	274	33.0	8.3	12.8
2017	280	32.6	8.5	14.6
2018	298	31.6	9.4	16.1
2019	287	31.3	9.1	26.8
2020	284	32.3	8.7	25.4
2021	310	33.8	9.1	18.4
2022	303	27.8	10.8	16.8
2023	296	34.2	8.6	17.6

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 Salisbury Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	298	27.0	11.0	n/a
1989	345	27.3	12.6	n/a
1990	358	24.6	14.5	n/a
1991	374	27.0	13.8	n/a
1992	384	28.7	13.3	9.4
1993	412	29.2	14.1	1
1994	435	33.2	13.1	8.3
1995	433	38.6	11.2	10.9
1996	433	38.6	11.2	10.9
1997	415	39.6	10.5	6.3
1998	394	39.8	9.9	8.1
1999	410	37.1	11.1	10
2000	411	38.5	10.7	11.9
2001	398	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	341	41.2	8.3	10.3
2003	341	41.2	8.3	10.3
2004	337	39.2	8.6	12.2
2005	331	36.2	9.1	n/a
2006	317	35.0	9.1	9.1
2007	311	35.0	8.9	10
2008	307	34.1	9.0	8.1
2009	319	36.9	9.1	8.8
2010	311	34.1	9.1	9
2011	310	33.9	9.1	10.3
2012	310	35.3	8.7	12.3
2013	309	n/a	n/a	12.6
2014	279	n/a	n/a	15.4
2015	269	33.0	8.1	13
2016	274	33.0	8.3	12.8
2017	280	32.6	8.5	14.6
2018	298	31.6	9.4	16.1
2019	287	31.3	9.1	26.8
2020	284	32.3	8.7	25.4
2021	310	33.8	9.1	18.4
2022	303	27.8	10.8	16.8
2023	296	34.2	8.6	17.6

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 Salisbury Central School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$23,063
2019	$24,513
2020	$25,106
2021	$24,308
2022	$25,685
2023	$27,969

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salisbury Central School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 67^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 190^th of 491 Elementary schools	25.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury Central School)	83.3	61.3	22%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury School District)	83.3	61.3	22%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury Central School)	74.2	73.8	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury School District)	74.2	73.8	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	49.2	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Salisbury Central School)	65.5	31.6	33.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Salisbury School District)	65.5	31.6	33.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury Central School)	85.7	80.8	4.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury School District)	85.7	80.8	4.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	49.2	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	287	296	3.1%
African American	9	11	22.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	7	4	42.9%
Hispanic	17	31	82.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	231	231
Two or More Races	22	16	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.8%	17.6%	9.3%

Schools Near Salisbury Central 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	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Salisbury Central School	Public	PK, KG-8	45 Lincoln City Road	Lakeville	06039	Litchfield County	Salisbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 435-9871	296	34	8.6	17.6%	231 (78.0%)	11 (3.7%)	31 (10.5%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.4%)	85.2	72^nd of 497 public elementary schools	85.5%		63.9	190^th of 491 public elementary schools	61.3%	118				86.2		65.6	79.3	68.8	69.0	80.0	71.9	$27,969
Lee H. Kellogg School	Public	K-8	47 Main St.	Falls Village	06031	Litchfield County	Canaan School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 824-7791	72	11	6.3	34.7%	64 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)								(n/a)												$36,927
Sharon Center School	Public	PK, KG-8	80 Hilltop Road	Sharon	06069	Litchfield County	Sharon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 364-5153	97	20	4.8	41.2%	85 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.2%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (3.1%)								(n/a)												$51,951
North Canaan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	90 Pease Street	Canaan	06018	Litchfield County	North Canaan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 824-5149	238	28	8.6	34.9%	188 (79.0%)	6 (2.5%)	36 (15.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)								(n/a)	80.0	78.3		75.0	78.4	78.3				56.8		$25,249
Cornwall Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-8	5 Cream Hill Rd.	West Cornwall	06796	Litchfield County	Cornwall School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 672-6617	94	15	6.4	30.9%	78 (83.0%)	2 (2.1%)	7 (7.4%)	6 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$35,932
Botelle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	128 Greenwoods Rd. East	Norfolk	06058	Litchfield County	Norfolk School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 542-5286	66	8	8.4	39.4%	57 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)								(n/a)												$39,348
Goshen Center School	Public	PK, KG-5	50 North St.	Goshen	06756	Litchfield County	Regional School District 06	No	No	No	No	(860) 491-6020	137	15	9.0	25.5%	120 (87.6%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.3%)	81.9	95^th of 497 public elementary schools	80.9%					(n/a)			75.0	66.7				75.0				$25,899
Warren Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21 Sackett Hill Rd.	Warren	06754	Litchfield County	Regional School District 06	No	No	No	No	(860) 868-2223	46	6	8.2	28.3%	43 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)												$32,005
Kent Center School	Public	PK, KG-8	9 Judd Street	Kent	06757	Litchfield County	Kent School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 927-3537	194	27	7.2	24.7%	160 (82.5%)	3 (1.5%)	19 (9.8%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.2%)								(n/a)			66.7			78.3						$31,606
Colebrook Consolidated School	Public	K-6	452 Smith Hill Road	Colebrook	06021	Litchfield County	Colebrook School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 379-2179	72	9	8.4	36.1%	67 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)								(n/a)												$33,964

Frequently Asked Questions about Salisbury Central School

Is Salisbury Central School a good school?

Salisbury Central School ranks 72^nd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Salisbury Central School in?

Salisbury School District

How many students attend Salisbury Central School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 296 students attended Salisbury Central School.

What is the racial makeup of Salisbury Central School?

Students at Salisbury Central School are 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Salisbury Central School attend?

Students who attend Salisbury Central School usually go on to attend:

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