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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:
31st of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,036 Help


Students who attend Squadron Line School usually attend:

Middle:    Henry James Memorial School
High:    Simsbury High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  723

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.2%
Hispanic:
10.2%
Asian:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.5% Help


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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.63. (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.
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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 31st of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Squadron Line 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 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.92 58th 570 89.8%
2007 83.15 38th 568 93.3%
2008 79.19 99th 565 82.5%
2009 80.82 68th 566 88.0%
2010 81.56 64th 579 88.9%
2011 80.73 76th 565 86.5%
2012 78.52 105th 564 81.4%
2013 81.15 73rd 557 86.9%
2015 86.24 68th 551 87.7%
2016 83.46 90th 518 82.6%
2017 85.66 66th 519 87.3%
2018 87.72 58th 532 89.1%
2019 86.00 71st 522 86.4%
2021 87.91 67th 538 87.5%
2022 83.57 82nd 490 83.3%
2023 88.10 53rd 491 89.2%
2024 90.63 31st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.81 47th 259 81.9%
2019 80.37 50th 242 79.3%
2021 81.05 89th 455 80.4%
2022 81.21 45th 234 80.8%
2023 83.26 42nd 230 81.7%
2024 85.36 24th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.63 25th 262 90.5%
2019 83.29 35th 247 85.8%
2021 88.76 47th 445 89.4%
2022 79.61 52nd 232 77.6%
2023 86.35 23rd 231 90.0%
2024 86.87 23rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.33 63rd 296 78.7%
2019 80.43 41st 295 86.1%
2021 77.48 63rd 327 80.7%
2022 68.98 83rd 252 67.1%
2023 79.03 41st 262 84.4%
2024 82.37 31st 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1988 718 13 36 4 1 n/a n/a 0 772
1989 741 13 30 1 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1990 743 10 23 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 778
1991 760 13 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 791
1992 740 12 16 5 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1993 708 21 28 4 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1994 686 20 23 4 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1995 773 19 17 9 0 n/a n/a 0 818
1996 773 19 17 9 0 n/a n/a 0 818
1997 768 34 17 1 0 n/a n/a 0 820
1998 808 34 18 2 2 n/a n/a 0 864
1999 834 32 20 8 0 n/a n/a 0 894
2000 881 29 20 13 0 n/a n/a 0 943
2001 847 24 24 10 0 n/a n/a 0 905
2002 842 20 23 9 1 n/a n/a 0 895
2003 842 20 23 9 1 n/a n/a 0 895
2004 802 11 25 11 0 n/a n/a 0 849
2005 795 15 28 14 0 n/a n/a 0 852
2006 875 19 33 19 0 n/a n/a 0 946
2007 733 20 36 15 0 n/a n/a 0 804
2008 715 23 44 20 0 n/a n/a 0 802
2009 686 26 45 20 1 n/a n/a 0 778
2010 677 29 53 21 1 n/a n/a 0 781
2011 646 32 54 25 0 0 10 0 767
2012 604 24 55 26 0 0 3 0 712
2013 556 27 42 30 0 0 4 0 659
2014 511 34 37 32 0 1 10 0 625
2015 496 33 38 34 0 1 10 0 612
2016 471 36 39 44 0 1 18 0 609
2017 509 32 42 49 0 1 26 0 659
2018 467 26 33 59 0 1 29 0 615
2019 463 25 42 64 0 1 28 0 623
2020 471 25 42 72 0 0 35 0 645
2021 482 24 38 78 0 0 25 0 647
2022 512 26 38 86 0 0 32 0 694
2023 544 29 43 74 0 0 33 0 723

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 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

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

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 Squadron Line School

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YearTotal 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 71st of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 53rd 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)74.470.9
 3.5%
   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 (Squadron Line School)79.572.7
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Simsbury School District)75.372.8
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Squadron Line School)67.979.1
 11.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Simsbury School District)7278.5
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Squadron Line School)90.683.3
 7.3%
   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 (Squadron Line School)67.177.4
 10.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Simsbury School District)68.278
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Squadron Line School)86.772.4
 14.3%
   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 (Squadron Line School)75.665.3
 10.3%
   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 Students623723
 16.1%
African American2529
 16%
American Indian00
Asian4243
 2.4%
Hispanic6474
 15.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White463544
 17.5%
Two or More Races2833
 17.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.8%11.5%
 1.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Squadron Line School

In the 2022-23 school year, 723 students attended Squadron Line School.

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

Students at Squadron Line School are 75% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Students who attend Squadron Line School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Henry James Memorial School
High : Simsbury High School


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