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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.


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Public K-6

 29 Massaco St.
       Simsbury, CT  06070

(860) 658-4732

District: Simsbury School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,342 Help


Students who attend Central School usually attend:

Middle:    Henry James Memorial School
High:    Simsbury High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  394

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.0%
Hispanic:
11.7%
Asian:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.5% Help


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Compare Details Central School ranks better than 90.7% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Simsbury School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.82. (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 The average total spent per student at Central School is $18,342, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Simsbury School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central School:

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

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Simsbury School District:

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


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Rank History for Central School

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Rank History for all students at Central School

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

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

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

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

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 212 15 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1989 226 14 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1990 224 19 2 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 249
1991 221 23 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1992 289 21 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1993 303 14 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1994 296 14 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1995 312 6 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1996 312 6 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1997 330 9 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1998 418 8 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1999 430 9 10 1 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2000 435 7 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2001 432 11 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2002 411 15 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2003 411 15 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2004 443 17 11 5 3 n/a n/a 0 479
2005 404 28 14 10 2 n/a n/a 0 458
2006 467 29 19 15 2 n/a n/a 0 532
2007 403 23 18 14 2 n/a n/a 0 460
2008 371 22 26 16 5 n/a n/a 0 440
2009 376 25 19 22 1 n/a n/a 0 443
2010 321 16 31 21 2 n/a n/a 0 391
2011 317 9 37 39 0 0 6 0 408
2012 320 9 32 32 0 0 4 0 397
2013 310 14 29 34 0 0 10 0 397
2014 305 15 31 28 0 0 13 0 392
2015 306 16 34 33 0 0 15 0 404
2016 304 12 30 26 0 0 20 0 392
2017 276 10 28 26 1 0 17 0 358
2018 287 15 29 29 1 0 25 0 386
2019 272 11 36 32 1 0 25 0 377
2020 267 12 36 41 2 0 17 0 375
2021 262 16 35 43 2 0 16 0 374
2022 247 23 38 49 2 0 21 0 380
2023 264 28 35 46 2 0 19 0 394

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

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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

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

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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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central School

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YearTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 40th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 97th 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)7565.5
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Simsbury School District)71.368.8
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central School)70.575.9
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Simsbury School District)75.372.8
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)90.578.9
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Simsbury School District)81.280.2
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central School)76.275.4
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Simsbury School District)7278.5
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)89.470.3
 19.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Simsbury School District)85.581.6
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central School)80.967.2
 13.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Simsbury School District)68.278
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)90.580.6
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Simsbury School District)83.974.9
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central School)79.479
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Simsbury School District)68.867.2
 1.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students377394
 4.5%
African American1128
 154.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian3635
 2.8%
Hispanic3246
 43.8%
Pacific Islander00
White272264
 2.9%
Two or More Races2519
 24%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.7%17.5%
 5.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central School

In the 2022-23 school year, 394 students attended Central School.

Students who attend Central School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Henry James Memorial School
High : Simsbury High School

Students at Central School are 67% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.

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


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