Tariffville School

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Tariffville School ranks 81 st of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tariffville School is a public elementary school serving 259 students in grades K-6 in the Simsbury School District. The school consistently performs above the state average on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and maintains a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Connecticut elementary schools.

Tariffville School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.4 to 12.9 over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (32.43%) compared to nearby schools like Latimer Lane School (15.14%) and Tootin' Hills School (13.52%), indicating a more socioeconomically diverse student population. This diversity could provide valuable learning opportunities for students, but may also present additional challenges in supporting the academic and social-emotional needs of the student body.

While Tariffville School generally performs well compared to other elementary schools in the Simsbury School District, there are some notable differences. For instance, Tootin' Hills School and Latimer Lane School have higher statewide rankings and, in some cases, stronger test scores, particularly in Mathematics. This could indicate opportunities for Tariffville School to learn from the practices of its higher-performing counterparts and work to address any fluctuations in its own academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-6

42 Winthrop St.
Tariffville, CT 06081

(860) 658-5825

District: Simsbury School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
81^st of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,294

Students who attend Tariffville School usually attend:

Middle:	Henry James Memorial School
High:	Simsbury High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 259

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.4%

Hispanic:

14.3%

African American:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tariffville School ranks better than 83.7% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Simsbury School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Tariffville School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Simsbury School District. Student population at Tariffville School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61.4%), Hispanic (14.3%), African American (13.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Simsbury School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tariffville School is 12.9, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Simsbury School District! (See more...)

Compare Tariffville School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tariffville School is $20,294, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Simsbury School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

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 Tariffville School

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Rank History for all students at Tariffville School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	74.61	166^th	570	70.9%
2007	80.24	83^rd	568	85.4%
2008	75.95	146^th	565	74.2%
2009	75.61	150^th	566	73.5%
2010	81.07	71^st	579	87.7%
2011	81.20	66^th	565	88.3%
2012	82.83	29^th	564	94.9%
2013	82.99	46^th	557	91.7%
2015	83.31	99^th	551	82.0%
2016	85.32	76^th	518	85.3%
2017	85.21	71^st	519	86.3%
2018	77.15	141^st	532	73.5%
2019	79.69	125^th	522	76.1%
2021	75.23	154^th	538	71.4%
2022	67.28	179^th	490	63.5%
2023	76.84	132^nd	491	73.1%
2024	84.29	81^st	497	83.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Tariffville School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	85.38	64^th	455	85.9%

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Rank History for White students at Tariffville School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	75.81	68^th	296	77.0%
2019	64.34	113^th	295	61.7%
2021	61.90	133^rd	327	59.3%
2023	56.40	133^rd	262	49.2%

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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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tariffville School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	223	13	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	245
1989	210	13	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	233
1990	232	9	8	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	250
1991	245	12	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	266
1992	241	19	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	270
1993	231	18	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	261
1994	242	13	12	1	0	n/a	n/a	268
1995	258	11	12	2	0	n/a	n/a	283
1996	258	11	12	2	0	n/a	n/a	283
1997	250	14	12	3	0	n/a	n/a	279
1998	249	14	13	3	0	n/a	n/a	279
1999	192	16	10	6	0	n/a	n/a	224
2000	220	17	10	11	0	n/a	n/a	258
2001	226	18	10	9	0	n/a	n/a	263
2002	226	13	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	253
2003	226	13	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	253
2004	225	20	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	260
2005	231	24	14	10	1	n/a	n/a	280
2006	228	29	11	15	1	n/a	n/a	284
2007	213	23	11	11	1	n/a	n/a	259
2008	208	24	17	9	0	n/a	n/a	258
2009	203	26	15	12	1	n/a	n/a	257
2010	228	26	16	12	1	n/a	n/a	283
2011	213	23	11	16	0	0	4	267
2012	208	24	20	15	0	0	4	271
2013	214	31	18	21	0	0	2	286
2014	204	29	15	20	0	0	6	274
2015	215	36	18	18	0	0	7	294
2016	203	36	22	13	0	0	10	284
2017	180	36	18	13	0	0	9	256
2018	170	34	17	14	0	0	13	248
2019	164	45	14	13	0	0	12	248
2020	154	45	12	16	0	0	19	246
2021	145	42	9	25	0	0	20	241
2022	144	41	11	28	0	0	19	243
2023	159	34	7	37	0	0	22	259

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 Tariffville School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	245	16.0	15.3	n/a
1989	233	16.7	13.9	n/a
1990	250	16.7	14.9	n/a
1991	266	17.7	15.0	n/a
1992	270	16.7	16.1	6.7
1993	261	17.2	15.2	0.8
1994	268	16.3	16.4	10.4
1995	283	16.7	16.9	11.7
1996	283	16.7	16.9	11.7
1997	279	17.9	15.6	8.2
1998	279	18.5	15.1	7.9
1999	224	20.2	11.1	14.7
2000	258	19.5	13.2	12.4
2001	263	19.3	13.6	n/a
2002	253	18.6	13.6	8.7
2003	253	18.6	13.6	8.7
2004	260	19.6	13.3	12.3
2005	280	16.8	16.7	n/a
2006	284	16.8	16.9	13.4
2007	259	16.9	15.3	11.6
2008	258	16.6	15.5	7.4
2009	257	19.4	15.9	11.7
2010	283	17.6	16.0	14.5
2011	267	17.9	14.8	15.7
2012	271	18.2	14.8	17.3
2013	286	19.2	14.8	19.2
2014	274	19.2	14.2	19.3
2015	294	20.0	14.7	23.5
2016	284	23.0	12.3	24.3
2017	256	20.6	12.3	21.1
2018	248	20.6	12.0	20.2
2019	248	19.9	12.4	30.6
2020	246	20.9	11.7	34.6
2021	241	20.9	11.4	38.6
2022	243	21.1	11.4	26.7
2023	259	20.0	12.9	32.4

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 Tariffville School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	245	16.0	15.3	n/a
1989	233	16.7	13.9	n/a
1990	250	16.7	14.9	n/a
1991	266	17.7	15.0	n/a
1992	270	16.7	16.1	6.7
1993	261	17.2	15.2	0.8
1994	268	16.3	16.4	10.4
1995	283	16.7	16.9	11.7
1996	283	16.7	16.9	11.7
1997	279	17.9	15.6	8.2
1998	279	18.5	15.1	7.9
1999	224	20.2	11.1	14.7
2000	258	19.5	13.2	12.4
2001	263	19.3	13.6	n/a
2002	253	18.6	13.6	8.7
2003	253	18.6	13.6	8.7
2004	260	19.6	13.3	12.3
2005	280	16.8	16.7	n/a
2006	284	16.8	16.9	13.4
2007	259	16.9	15.3	11.6
2008	258	16.6	15.5	7.4
2009	257	19.4	15.9	11.7
2010	283	17.6	16.0	14.5
2011	267	17.9	14.8	15.7
2012	271	18.2	14.8	17.3
2013	286	19.2	14.8	19.2
2014	274	19.2	14.2	19.3
2015	294	20.0	14.7	23.5
2016	284	23.0	12.3	24.3
2017	256	20.6	12.3	21.1
2018	248	20.6	12.0	20.2
2019	248	19.9	12.4	30.6
2020	246	20.9	11.7	34.6
2021	241	20.9	11.4	38.6
2022	243	21.1	11.4	26.7
2023	259	20.0	12.9	32.4

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 Tariffville School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,914
2019	$18,227
2020	$19,880
2021	$20,883
2022	$21,246
2023	$20,294

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tariffville School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 125^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 132^nd of 491 Elementary schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tariffville School)	77.1	61.8	15.3%
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 (Tariffville School)	70.7	56.4	14.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Simsbury School District)	81.2	78.8	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	49.2	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tariffville School)	69.4	71.8	2.4%
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%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tariffville School)	88.6	60	28.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Simsbury School District)	83.9	74.9	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.3	48	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	248	259	4.4%
African American	45	34	24.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	14	7	50%
Hispanic	13	37	184.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	164	159	3%
Two or More Races	12	22	83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.6%	32.4%	1.8%

Schools Near Tariffville 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
Tariffville School	Public	K-6	42 Winthrop St.	Tariffville	06081	Hartford County	Simsbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 658-5825	259	20	12.9	32.4%	159 (61.4%)	34 (13.1%)	37 (14.3%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.5%)	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	201	15	13.5	15.9%	145 (72.1%)	17 (8.5%)	11 (5.5%)	15 (7.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.0%)	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
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	723	52	13.9	11.5%	544 (75.2%)	29 (4.0%)	74 (10.2%)	43 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.6%)	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	394	28	13.8	17.5%	264 (67.0%)	28 (7.1%)	46 (11.7%)	35 (8.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.8%)	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
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	202	19	10.7	14.9%	169 (83.7%)	6 (3.0%)	11 (5.4%)	10 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)								(n/a)															$21,897
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	863	38	22.8	71.0%	126 (14.6%)	266 (30.8%)	396 (45.9%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (7.0%)	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
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	393	31	12.7	15.8%	333 (84.7%)	20 (5.1%)	19 (4.8%)	13 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)								(n/a)															$17,835
Poquonock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1760 Poquonock Ave.	Windsor	06095	Hartford County	Windsor School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 687-2080	374	29	12.7	40.9%	86 (23.0%)	140 (37.4%)	102 (27.3%)	13 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.8%)								(n/a)															$21,039
Laurel Literacy Academy	Public	PK, KG-2	1 Filley St.	Bloomfield	06002	Hartford County	Bloomfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 286-2675	307	30	10.2	66.8%	18 (5.9%)	201 (65.5%)	63 (20.5%)	8 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.9%)								(n/a)															$26,299
Latimer Lane School	Public	K-6	33 Mountain View Rd.	Weatogue	06089	Hartford County	Simsbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 658-4774	449	30	14.9	15.1%	323 (71.9%)	26 (5.8%)	41 (9.1%)	34 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.6%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Tariffville School

What schools do graduates of Tariffville School attend?

Students who attend Tariffville School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Henry James Memorial School
High : Simsbury High School

What district is Tariffville School in?

Simsbury School District

What is the racial makeup of Tariffville School?

Students at Tariffville School are 61% White, 14% Hispanic, 13% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Tariffville School a good school?

Tariffville School ranks 81^st of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Tariffville School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 259 students attended Tariffville School.

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