Is Central School a good school?

Yes. Central School ranks in the top 9.3% of Connecticut elementary schools.

How many students attend Central School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 403 students attended Central School.

What is the racial makeup of Central School?

Students at Central School are 67% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Central School attend?

Students who attend Central School usually go on to attend: Middle : Henry James Memorial School High : Simsbury High School

Central School

Summary:

Central School is an exceptional elementary school located in Simsbury, Connecticut, serving 394 students in grades K-6 and part of the highly-ranked Simsbury School District. With consistently strong academic performance, a diverse student population, and equitable outcomes across subgroups, Central School stands out as one of the top elementary schools in the state.

Central School's academic achievements are truly impressive, with students significantly outperforming state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 75.9% of 3rd graders, 84.5% of 4th graders, 79% of 5th graders, and 68.7% of 6th graders scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 45.9%, 49.4%, 51.4%, and 48.1%, respectively. The school's Mathematics proficiency rates ranged from 71% to 79.6%, far exceeding the state averages of 41.4% to 51.3%. This exceptional performance extends across different student subgroups, with Central School ranking among the top elementary schools in the state for female, male, and White student performance.

In addition to its academic excellence, Central School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 67.01% White, 7.11% African American, 11.68% Hispanic, 8.88% Asian, and 4.82% two or more races. This diversity is higher than the nearby Tariffville School and Latimer Lane School, which have a higher percentage of White students. Central School's ability to support the learning needs of its diverse student body and achieve equitable outcomes is a testament to the school's exceptional educational program and practices.

Detail:

Public K-6

29 Massaco St.
Simsbury, CT 06070

(860) 658-4732

District: Simsbury School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
46^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,342

Students who attend Central School usually attend:

Middle:	Henry James Memorial School
High:	Simsbury High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 403

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.5%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Asian:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.1%

See top rated Connecticut elementary schools

Compare Central School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Central School ranks better than 90.7% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Simsbury School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.82. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.5%), Hispanic (10.9%), Asian (8.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central School is 12.8, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Simsbury School District. (See more...)

Compare Central School employs 31.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central School is $18,342, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Simsbury School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central School 46^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Central School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Simsbury School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Simsbury School District 12^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Central School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Central School

Compare

Rank History for all students at Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	83.92	37^th	570	93.5%
2007	85.25	13^th	568	97.7%
2008	79.28	98^th	565	82.7%
2009	78.98	100^th	566	82.3%
2010	79.86	91^st	579	84.3%
2011	78.05	121^st	565	78.6%
2012	73.58	182^nd	564	67.7%
2013	78.84	109^th	557	80.4%
2015	88.25	48^th	551	91.3%
2016	90.35	27^th	518	94.8%
2017	89.73	30^th	519	94.2%
2018	89.16	45^th	532	91.5%
2019	89.43	40^th	522	92.3%
2021	88.63	61^st	538	88.7%
2022	89.61	39^th	490	92.0%
2023	82.75	97^th	491	80.2%
2024	87.82	46^th	497	90.7%

See the entire list of Connecticut Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Female students at Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	87.67	21^st	259	91.9%
2019	84.52	29^th	242	88.0%
2021	86.97	52^nd	455	88.6%
2022	85.19	23^rd	234	90.2%
2023	74.40	81^st	230	64.8%
2024	83.12	37^th	237	84.4%

See the entire list of Best Connecticut Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	80.45	51^st	262	80.5%
2019	90.76	9^th	247	96.4%
2021	87.28	52^nd	445	88.3%
2022	84.23	30^th	232	87.1%
2023	80.49	48^th	231	79.2%
2024	83.61	36^th	233	84.5%

See the entire list of Best Connecticut Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	78.04	59^th	296	80.1%
2019	76.73	57^th	295	80.7%
2021	76.60	69^th	327	78.9%
2022	84.91	21^st	252	91.7%
2023	79.50	39^th	262	85.1%
2024	77.69	42^nd	250	83.2%

See the entire list of Best Connecticut Elementary Schools for White Students!

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

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Central School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Central School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Central School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	212	15	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	231
1989	226	14	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	246
1990	224	19	2	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	249
1991	221	23	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	255
1992	289	21	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	319
1993	303	14	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	325
1994	296	14	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	315
1995	312	6	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	325
1996	312	6	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	325
1997	330	9	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	349
1998	418	8	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	436
1999	430	9	10	1	1	n/a	n/a	451
2000	435	7	13	1	0	n/a	n/a	456
2001	432	11	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	456
2002	411	15	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	437
2003	411	15	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	437
2004	443	17	11	5	3	n/a	n/a	479
2005	404	28	14	10	2	n/a	n/a	458
2006	467	29	19	15	2	n/a	n/a	532
2007	403	23	18	14	2	n/a	n/a	460
2008	371	22	26	16	5	n/a	n/a	440
2009	376	25	19	22	1	n/a	n/a	443
2010	321	16	31	21	2	n/a	n/a	391
2011	317	9	37	39	0	0	6	408
2012	320	9	32	32	0	0	4	397
2013	310	14	29	34	0	0	10	397
2014	305	15	31	28	0	0	13	392
2015	306	16	34	33	0	0	15	404
2016	304	12	30	26	0	0	20	392
2017	276	10	28	26	1	0	17	358
2018	287	15	29	29	1	0	25	386
2019	272	11	36	32	1	0	25	377
2020	267	12	36	41	2	0	17	375
2021	262	16	35	43	2	0	16	374
2022	247	23	38	49	2	0	21	380
2023	264	28	35	46	2	0	19	394
2024	268	28	36	44	1	0	26	403

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 Central School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	231	18.0	12.8	n/a
1989	246	20.0	12.3	n/a
1990	249	18.0	13.8	n/a
1991	255	19.0	13.4	n/a
1992	319	20.0	15.9	2.8
1993	325	18.4	17.7	0
1994	315	17.8	17.7	4.4
1995	325	19.7	16.5	3.7
1996	325	19.7	16.5	3.7
1997	349	20.3	17.2	2
1998	436	25.2	17.3	0.5
1999	451	30.8	14.6	1.1
2000	456	28.6	15.9	1.3
2001	456	29.4	15.5	n/a
2002	437	28.7	15.2	3.4
2003	437	28.7	15.2	3.4
2004	479	30.3	15.8	3.3
2005	458	25.5	18.0	n/a
2006	532	24.3	21.9	4.7
2007	460	28.2	16.3	5.7
2008	440	25.6	17.2	2.7
2009	443	32.1	15.8	5.4
2010	391	27.1	14.4	6.9
2011	408	27.5	14.8	6.4
2012	397	29.1	13.6	7.1
2013	397	31.1	12.7	8.6
2014	392	31.5	12.4	10.2
2015	404	30.0	13.4	9.7
2016	392	29.0	13.5	9.9
2017	358	26.0	13.7	9.5
2018	386	27.0	14.2	8.3
2019	377	27.5	13.6	11.7
2020	375	27.0	13.8	14.9
2021	374	31.1	12.0	14.2
2022	380	28.8	13.1	14.2
2023	394	28.4	13.8	17.5
2024	403	31.3	12.8	17.1

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 Central School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	231	18.0	12.8	n/a
1989	246	20.0	12.3	n/a
1990	249	18.0	13.8	n/a
1991	255	19.0	13.4	n/a
1992	319	20.0	15.9	2.8
1993	325	18.4	17.7	0
1994	315	17.8	17.7	4.4
1995	325	19.7	16.5	3.7
1996	325	19.7	16.5	3.7
1997	349	20.3	17.2	2
1998	436	25.2	17.3	0.5
1999	451	30.8	14.6	1.1
2000	456	28.6	15.9	1.3
2001	456	29.4	15.5	n/a
2002	437	28.7	15.2	3.4
2003	437	28.7	15.2	3.4
2004	479	30.3	15.8	3.3
2005	458	25.5	18.0	n/a
2006	532	24.3	21.9	4.7
2007	460	28.2	16.3	5.7
2008	440	25.6	17.2	2.7
2009	443	32.1	15.8	5.4
2010	391	27.1	14.4	6.9
2011	408	27.5	14.8	6.4
2012	397	29.1	13.6	7.1
2013	397	31.1	12.7	8.6
2014	392	31.5	12.4	10.2
2015	404	30.0	13.4	9.7
2016	392	29.0	13.5	9.9
2017	358	26.0	13.7	9.5
2018	386	27.0	14.2	8.3
2019	377	27.5	13.6	11.7
2020	375	27.0	13.8	14.9
2021	374	31.1	12.0	14.2
2022	380	28.8	13.1	14.2
2023	394	28.4	13.8	17.5
2024	403	31.3	12.8	17.1

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 Central School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,596
2019	$15,682
2020	$16,781
2021	$17,655
2022	$18,825
2023	$18,342

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central 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 40^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 97^th of 491 Elementary schools	12.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central School)	75	65.5	9.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Simsbury School District)	71.3	68.8	2.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central School)	70.5	75.9	5.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Simsbury School District)	75.3	72.8	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)	90.5	78.9	11.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Simsbury School District)	81.2	80.2	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central School)	76.2	75.4	0.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Simsbury School District)	72	78.5	6.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)	89.4	70.3	19.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Simsbury School District)	85.5	81.6	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central School)	80.9	67.2	13.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Simsbury School District)	68.2	78	9.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)	90.5	80.6	9.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Simsbury School District)	83.9	74.9	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.3	48	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central School)	79.4	79	0.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Simsbury School District)	68.8	67.2	1.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	39.6	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	377	394	4.5%
African American	11	28	154.5%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	36	35	2.8%
Hispanic	32	46	43.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	272	264	2.9%
Two or More Races	25	19	24%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.7%	17.5%	5.8%

Schools Near Central School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th 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 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Central School	Public	K-6	29 Massaco St.	Simsbury	06070	Hartford County	Simsbury School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 658-4732	403	31	12.8	17.1%	268 (66.5%)	28 (6.9%)	44 (10.9%)	36 (8.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.5%)	87.8	46^th of 497 public elementary schools	90.7%		82.8	97^th of 491 public elementary schools	80.2%	51			75.9	84.5	79.0	68.7			79.6	74.1	71.0	73.1			$18,342
Squadron Line School	Public	PK, KG-6	44 Squadron Line Rd.	Simsbury	06070	Hartford County	Simsbury School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 658-2251	703	51	13.9	10.4%	538 (76.5%)	28 (4.0%)	65 (9.2%)	38 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.8%)	90.6	31^st of 497 public elementary schools	93.8%		88.1	53^rd of 491 public elementary schools	89.2%	22	73.9		78.7	81.6	85.2	74.7			79.8	81.6		82.8			$18,036
Tariffville School	Public	K-6	42 Winthrop St.	Tariffville	06081	Hartford County	Simsbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 658-5825	263	21	12.5	30.8%	157 (59.7%)	34 (12.9%)	43 (16.3%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.4%)	84.3	81^st of 497 public elementary schools	83.7%		76.8	132^nd of 491 public elementary schools	73.1%	51			69.4	86.8	60.7	71.8			75.0	81.6		64.1			$20,294
Latimer Lane School	Public	K-6	33 Mountain View Rd.	Weatogue	06089	Hartford County	Simsbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 658-4774	468	32	14.6	15.0%	326 (69.7%)	27 (5.8%)	43 (9.2%)	42 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.4%)	86.1	60^th of 497 public elementary schools	87.9%		90.9	30^th of 491 public elementary schools	93.9%	30	77.1		62.5	80.3	78.6	83.1			56.3	86.8	81.4	78.5			$17,670
Tootin' Hills School	Public	K-6	25 Nimrod Rd.	West Simsbury	06092	Hartford County	Simsbury School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 658-7629	383	28	13.5	12.0%	283 (73.9%)	16 (4.2%)	49 (12.8%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.8%)	89.6	36^th of 497 public elementary schools	92.8%		90.4	32^nd of 491 public elementary schools	93.5%	4	73.2		80.8	70.0	89.3	82.1			73.1	72.0	89.3	83.6			$18,258
Ana Grace Academy of the Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	129 Griffin Road North	Bloomfield	06002	Hartford County	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 677-0380	856	71	11.9	62.4%	120 (14.0%)	297 (34.7%)	360 (42.1%)	11 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (7.5%)	19.5	366^th of 497 public elementary schools	26.4%		17.5	379^th of 491 public elementary schools	22.8%	13	21.5	12.3	39.3	37.1	35.4	34.5	19.4	17.1		29.0	10.8	20.7	6.3	12.7	$24,260
R. Dudley Seymour School	Public	3-5	185 Hartford Ave.	East Granby	06026	Hartford County	East Granby School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 653-7214	179	14	12.6		141 (78.8%)	8 (4.5%)	7 (3.9%)	12 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.1%)	78.1	124^th of 497 public elementary schools	75.1%		78.5	123^rd of 491 public elementary schools	74.9%	1	84.7		66.1	62.7	79.7				64.5	60.3	67.8				$23,540
Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK	44 Brown Street	Bloomfield	06002	Hartford County	Bloomfield School District	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 769-5510	315	22	14.3	35.6%	113 (35.9%)	122 (38.7%)	47 (14.9%)	15 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.4%)								(n/a)															$25,603
Laurel Literacy Academy	Public	PK, KG-2	1 Filley St.	Bloomfield	06002	Hartford County	Bloomfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 286-2675	301	31	9.7	62.8%	20 (6.6%)	189 (62.8%)	64 (21.3%)	8 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.3%)								(n/a)															$26,299
Museum Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	11 Turkey Hill Road	Bloomfield	06002	Hartford County	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 231-7800	508	38	13.3	60.2%	62 (12.2%)	240 (47.2%)	164 (32.3%)	7 (1.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.3%)	16	389^th of 497 public elementary schools	21.7%		16.1	384^th of 491 public elementary schools	21.8%	5	20.0		31.3	36.2	26.7				31.3	36.2	11.7				$23,078

Central School

Central School:

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Simsbury School District:

What do you think?

Rank History for Central School

Rank History for all students at Central School

Rank History for Female students at Central School

Rank History for Male students at Central School

Rank History for White students at Central School

Enrollment information for Central School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central School

Student/Teacher Ratio Central School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central School

Impact of COVID-19 on Central School

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Central School

Central School

Squadron Line School

Tariffville School

Latimer Lane School

Tootin' Hills School

Ana Grace Academy of the Arts

R. Dudley Seymour School

Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School

Laurel Literacy Academy

Museum Academy

Frequently Asked Questions about Central School

How many students attend Central School?

Is Central School a good school?

What is the racial makeup of Central School?

What district is Central School in?

What schools do graduates of Central School attend?

Rate Central School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Sign up for updates!