Is Squadron Line School a good school?

Yes. Squadron Line School ranks in the top 6.2% of Connecticut elementary schools.

How many students attend Squadron Line School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 703 students attended Squadron Line School.

What is the racial makeup of Squadron Line School?

Students at Squadron Line School are 77% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of Squadron Line School attend?

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

Squadron Line School

Summary:

Squadron Line School is an exceptional elementary school located in Simsbury, Connecticut, serving 723 students in grades PK-6. As part of the highly-ranked Simsbury School District, Squadron Line consistently outperforms its peers and the state on academic measures, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is truly impressive, with 85.2% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district average of 80.8% and the state average of 51.4%. In mathematics, 82.8% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better, surpassing the district average of 77.8% and the state average of 41.4%. This exceptional performance has earned Squadron Line a statewide ranking of 31st out of 497 elementary schools, placing it in the top 6% in Connecticut.

When compared to other schools in the Simsbury School District, Squadron Line stands out. For example, its 5th-grade ELA proficiency rate of 85.2% is higher than the district averages of Tootin' Hills School (89.3%), Latimer Lane School (78.6%), and Central School (79%). This consistent excellence is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and supportive community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

44 Squadron Line Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070

(860) 658-2251

District: Simsbury School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
31^st of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,036

Students who attend Squadron Line School usually attend:

Middle:	Henry James Memorial School
High:	Simsbury High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 703

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.5%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Asian:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Squadron Line School ranks better than 93.8% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Simsbury School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.63. (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 Squadron Line School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Simsbury School District. Racial makeup is: White (76.5%), Hispanic (9.2%), Asian (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Simsbury School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Squadron Line School is 13.9. 3 elementary schools in the Simsbury School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Squadron Line School employs 50.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Squadron Line School is $18,036. 3 elementary schools in the Simsbury School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Squadron Line School:

SchoolDigger ranks Squadron Line School 31^st of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Squadron Line School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Simsbury School District:

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

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Rank History for Squadron Line School

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Rank History for all students at Squadron Line School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	82.92	58^th	570	89.8%
2007	83.15	38^th	568	93.3%
2008	79.19	99^th	565	82.5%
2009	80.82	68^th	566	88.0%
2010	81.56	64^th	579	88.9%
2011	80.73	76^th	565	86.5%
2012	78.52	105^th	564	81.4%
2013	81.15	73^rd	557	86.9%
2015	86.24	68^th	551	87.7%
2016	83.46	90^th	518	82.6%
2017	85.66	66^th	519	87.3%
2018	87.72	58^th	532	89.1%
2019	86.00	71^st	522	86.4%
2021	87.91	67^th	538	87.5%
2022	83.57	82^nd	490	83.3%
2023	88.10	53^rd	491	89.2%
2024	90.63	31^st	497	93.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Squadron Line School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	81.81	47^th	259	81.9%
2019	80.37	50^th	242	79.3%
2021	81.05	89^th	455	80.4%
2022	81.21	45^th	234	80.8%
2023	83.26	42^nd	230	81.7%
2024	85.36	24^th	237	89.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Squadron Line School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	86.63	25^th	262	90.5%
2019	83.29	35^th	247	85.8%
2021	88.76	47^th	445	89.4%
2022	79.61	52^nd	232	77.6%
2023	86.35	23^rd	231	90.0%
2024	86.87	23^rd	233	90.1%

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Rank History for White students at Squadron Line School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	77.33	63^rd	296	78.7%
2019	80.43	41^st	295	86.1%
2021	77.48	63^rd	327	80.7%
2022	68.98	83^rd	252	67.1%
2023	79.03	41^st	262	84.4%
2024	82.37	31^st	250	87.6%

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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 Squadron Line School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	718	13	36	4	1	n/a	n/a	772
1989	741	13	30	1	0	n/a	n/a	785
1990	743	10	23	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	778
1991	760	13	16	2	0	n/a	n/a	791
1992	740	12	16	5	0	n/a	n/a	773
1993	708	21	28	4	0	n/a	n/a	761
1994	686	20	23	4	0	n/a	n/a	733
1995	773	19	17	9	0	n/a	n/a	818
1996	773	19	17	9	0	n/a	n/a	818
1997	768	34	17	1	0	n/a	n/a	820
1998	808	34	18	2	2	n/a	n/a	864
1999	834	32	20	8	0	n/a	n/a	894
2000	881	29	20	13	0	n/a	n/a	943
2001	847	24	24	10	0	n/a	n/a	905
2002	842	20	23	9	1	n/a	n/a	895
2003	842	20	23	9	1	n/a	n/a	895
2004	802	11	25	11	0	n/a	n/a	849
2005	795	15	28	14	0	n/a	n/a	852
2006	875	19	33	19	0	n/a	n/a	946
2007	733	20	36	15	0	n/a	n/a	804
2008	715	23	44	20	0	n/a	n/a	802
2009	686	26	45	20	1	n/a	n/a	778
2010	677	29	53	21	1	n/a	n/a	781
2011	646	32	54	25	0	0	10	767
2012	604	24	55	26	0	0	3	712
2013	556	27	42	30	0	0	4	659
2014	511	34	37	32	0	1	10	625
2015	496	33	38	34	0	1	10	612
2016	471	36	39	44	0	1	18	609
2017	509	32	42	49	0	1	26	659
2018	467	26	33	59	0	1	29	615
2019	463	25	42	64	0	1	28	623
2020	471	25	42	72	0	0	35	645
2021	482	24	38	78	0	0	25	647
2022	512	26	38	86	0	0	32	694
2023	544	29	43	74	0	0	33	723
2024	538	28	38	65	0	0	34	703

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Squadron Line School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	772	49.0	15.7	n/a
1989	785	49.5	15.8	n/a
1990	778	51.2	15.1	n/a
1991	791	54.0	14.6	n/a
1992	773	51.0	15.1	1.4
1993	761	50.5	15.1	0.3
1994	733	45.3	16.2	3
1995	818	47.5	17.2	4.3
1996	818	47.5	17.2	4.3
1997	820	51.1	16.0	2.9
1998	864	50.5	17.1	2.4
1999	894	54.0	16.6	3
2000	943	55.0	17.1	2.1
2001	905	53.9	16.8	n/a
2002	895	54.9	16.3	1.7
2003	895	54.9	16.3	1.7
2004	849	51.2	16.6	0.4
2005	852	44.2	19.3	n/a
2006	946	46.7	20.3	1.8
2007	804	44.8	17.9	3.1
2008	802	48.6	16.5	3.9
2009	778	56.7	16.5	4
2010	781	47.1	16.5	4.2
2011	767	49.6	15.4	5
2012	712	49.3	14.4	5.3
2013	659	48.7	13.5	5.2
2014	625	48.6	12.8	6.9
2015	612	46.0	13.3	7.5
2016	609	45.0	13.5	7.6
2017	659	47.1	13.9	8.3
2018	615	46.1	13.3	7.5
2019	623	46.8	13.2	12.8
2020	645	46.7	13.7	11.6
2021	647	47.7	13.5	11.9
2022	694	48.6	14.2	12.1
2023	723	51.6	13.9	11.5
2024	703	50.5	13.9	10.4

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 Squadron Line School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	772	49.0	15.7	n/a
1989	785	49.5	15.8	n/a
1990	778	51.2	15.1	n/a
1991	791	54.0	14.6	n/a
1992	773	51.0	15.1	1.4
1993	761	50.5	15.1	0.3
1994	733	45.3	16.2	3
1995	818	47.5	17.2	4.3
1996	818	47.5	17.2	4.3
1997	820	51.1	16.0	2.9
1998	864	50.5	17.1	2.4
1999	894	54.0	16.6	3
2000	943	55.0	17.1	2.1
2001	905	53.9	16.8	n/a
2002	895	54.9	16.3	1.7
2003	895	54.9	16.3	1.7
2004	849	51.2	16.6	0.4
2005	852	44.2	19.3	n/a
2006	946	46.7	20.3	1.8
2007	804	44.8	17.9	3.1
2008	802	48.6	16.5	3.9
2009	778	56.7	16.5	4
2010	781	47.1	16.5	4.2
2011	767	49.6	15.4	5
2012	712	49.3	14.4	5.3
2013	659	48.7	13.5	5.2
2014	625	48.6	12.8	6.9
2015	612	46.0	13.3	7.5
2016	609	45.0	13.5	7.6
2017	659	47.1	13.9	8.3
2018	615	46.1	13.3	7.5
2019	623	46.8	13.2	12.8
2020	645	46.7	13.7	11.6
2021	647	47.7	13.5	11.9
2022	694	48.6	14.2	12.1
2023	723	51.6	13.9	11.5
2024	703	50.5	13.9	10.4

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 Squadron Line School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,662
2019	$15,310
2020	$16,193
2021	$17,321
2022	$16,947
2023	$18,036

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Squadron Line 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 71^st of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 53^rd of 491 Elementary schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Squadron Line School)	74.4	70.9	3.5%
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 (Squadron Line School)	79.5	72.7	6.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Simsbury School District)	75.3	72.8	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Squadron Line School)	67.9	79.1	11.2%
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 (Squadron Line School)	90.6	83.3	7.3%
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 (Squadron Line School)	67.1	77.4	10.3%
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 (Squadron Line School)	86.7	72.4	14.3%
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 (Squadron Line School)	75.6	65.3	10.3%
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	623	723	16.1%
African American	25	29	16%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	42	43	2.4%
Hispanic	64	74	15.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	463	544	17.5%
Two or More Races	28	33	17.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.8%	11.5%	1.4%

Schools Near Squadron Line 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kelly Lane Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	60 Kelly Ln.	Granby	06035	Hartford County	Granby School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 844-3041	391	29	13.4	17.1%	313 (80.1%)	18 (4.6%)	36 (9.2%)	11 (2.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)								(n/a)															$17,835
Allgrove School	Public	PK, KG-2	33 Turkey Hills Rd.	East Granby	06026	Hartford County	East Granby School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 653-2505	195	20	9.6		153 (78.5%)	7 (3.6%)	12 (6.2%)	15 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)								(n/a)															$21,897
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

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