Somers Elementary School

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Somers Elementary School ranks 206 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Somers Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Somers, CT, with a student population of 649. The school is part of the Somers School District, which is ranked 65 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Somers Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 55.6% of 3rd graders, 59.6% of 4th graders, and 57.9% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 45.9%, 49.4%, and 51.4%, respectively. In math, the school had 64.6% of 3rd graders, 58.6% of 4th graders, and 41.1% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 51.3%, 49.7%, and 43.1%. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of White students (around 89-91%) compared to nearby schools like Enfield Street School (61.75% White), Henry Barnard School (56.71% White), and Broad Brook Elementary School (47.2% White). Additionally, Somers Elementary School has a much lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (around 3-7%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 36-49% free/reduced lunch recipients.

The consistent academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and socioeconomic differences between Somers Elementary School and the surrounding schools suggest that the school is effectively supporting student learning and achievement. However, the lack of diversity within the student population is an area that warrants further exploration and consideration for improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4 Vision Boulevard
Somers, CT 06071

(860) 749-2270

District: Somers School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
206^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,144

Students who attend Somers Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Mabelle B. Avery Middle School
High:	Somers High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 658

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Somers Elementary School ranks better than 58.6% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.84. (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 (88.1%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somers Elementary School is 12.4. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somers Elementary School is $17,144.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Somers Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Somers Elementary School 206^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Somers Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Somers School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Somers School District 65^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Somers Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Somers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	63.10	280^th	570	50.9%
2007	54.11	343^rd	568	39.6%
2008	59.40	315^th	565	44.2%
2009	60.64	301^st	566	46.8%
2010	60.85	306^th	579	47.2%
2011	67.54	242^nd	565	57.2%
2012	67.83	242^nd	564	57.1%
2013	68.56	233^rd	557	58.2%
2015	73.34	182^nd	551	67.0%
2016	72.18	165^th	518	68.1%
2017	60.76	211^th	519	59.3%
2018	57.55	242^nd	532	54.5%
2019	61.82	217^th	522	58.4%
2021	65.04	211^th	538	60.8%
2022	49.80	249^th	490	49.2%
2023	62.98	197^th	491	59.9%
2024	60.84	206^th	497	58.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Somers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	53.13	143^rd	259	44.8%
2019	64.95	104^th	242	57.0%
2021	61.82	188^th	455	58.7%
2022	41.01	152^nd	234	35.0%
2023	50.89	132^nd	230	42.6%
2024	41.92	146^th	237	38.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Somers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	50.16	158^th	262	39.7%
2019	59.64	127^th	247	48.6%
2021	59.27	185^th	445	58.4%
2022	38.69	151^st	232	34.9%
2023	54.88	129^th	231	44.2%
2024	51.50	136^th	233	41.6%

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Rank History for White students at Somers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	24.22	245^th	296	17.2%
2019	29.65	236^th	295	20.0%
2021	38.56	216^th	327	33.9%
2022	13.61	237^th	252	6.0%
2023	30.10	210^th	262	19.8%
2024	26.18	201^st	250	19.6%

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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 Somers Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	707	5	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	721
1998	728	3	9	1	1	n/a	n/a	742
1999	717	4	8	1	1	n/a	n/a	731
2000	698	5	6	4	2	n/a	n/a	715
2001	711	4	5	4	2	n/a	n/a	726
2002	720	5	7	6	1	n/a	n/a	739
2003	720	5	7	6	1	n/a	n/a	739
2004	717	9	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	737
2005	715	10	11	7	0	n/a	n/a	743
2006	837	14	11	9	0	n/a	n/a	871
2007	714	15	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	744
2008	686	18	11	15	0	n/a	n/a	730
2009	676	17	11	11	0	n/a	n/a	715
2010	629	15	11	9	0	n/a	n/a	664
2011	632	14	4	17	0	1	13	681
2012	639	10	6	20	0	1	8	684
2013	616	14	8	23	0	1	12	674
2014	596	16	8	17	1	1	10	649
2015	581	10	8	21	1	0	7	628
2016	543	6	8	22	1	0	5	585
2017	547	6	11	19	1	0	6	590
2018	540	14	8	21	2	0	10	595
2019	518	16	6	28	2	0	6	576
2020	552	15	5	30	1	0	4	607
2021	513	15	4	23	1	0	7	563
2022	561	16	3	31	1	0	15	627
2023	580	14	3	33	1	0	18	649
2024	580	14	2	41	1	0	20	658

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 Somers Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	721	42.4	17.0	0
1998	742	45.7	16.2	0
1999	731	50.6	14.4	3.8
2000	715	50.6	14.1	3.9
2001	726	52.8	13.8	n/a
2002	739	51.1	14.5	2.3
2003	739	51.1	14.5	2.3
2004	737	50.4	14.6	3.4
2005	743	46.5	16.0	n/a
2006	871	48.5	18.0	4.5
2007	744	48.9	15.2	5.2
2008	730	51.8	14.1	5.5
2009	715	56.1	14.1	5.9
2010	664	46.1	14.4	5.7
2011	681	47.5	14.3	4.6
2012	684	47.5	14.3	5.1
2013	674	46.5	14.4	5.6
2014	649	47.8	13.5	7.9
2015	628	47.0	13.3	9.2
2016	585	48.0	12.1	9.9
2017	590	48.1	12.2	5.9
2018	595	51.6	11.5	8.1
2019	576	49.1	11.7	8.5
2020	607	49.6	12.2	9.2
2021	563	51.6	10.9	3.2
2022	627	50.0	12.5	4.9
2023	649	54.0	12.0	6.8
2024	658	53.0	12.4	n/a

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 Somers Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	721	42.4	17.0	0
1998	742	45.7	16.2	0
1999	731	50.6	14.4	3.8
2000	715	50.6	14.1	3.9
2001	726	52.8	13.8	n/a
2002	739	51.1	14.5	2.3
2003	739	51.1	14.5	2.3
2004	737	50.4	14.6	3.4
2005	743	46.5	16.0	n/a
2006	871	48.5	18.0	4.5
2007	744	48.9	15.2	5.2
2008	730	51.8	14.1	5.5
2009	715	56.1	14.1	5.9
2010	664	46.1	14.4	5.7
2011	681	47.5	14.3	4.6
2012	684	47.5	14.3	5.1
2013	674	46.5	14.4	5.6
2014	649	47.8	13.5	7.9
2015	628	47.0	13.3	9.2
2016	585	48.0	12.1	9.9
2017	590	48.1	12.2	5.9
2018	595	51.6	11.5	8.1
2019	576	49.1	11.7	8.5
2020	607	49.6	12.2	9.2
2021	563	51.6	10.9	3.2
2022	627	50.0	12.5	4.9
2023	649	54.0	12.0	6.8
2024	658	53.0	12.4	n/a

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 Somers Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,734
2019	$15,486
2020	$15,647
2021	$17,456
2022	$16,599
2023	$17,144

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Somers Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 217^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 197^th of 491 Elementary schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Somers Elementary School)	72.6	56.6	16%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Somers School District)	71.8	56.6	15.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Somers Elementary School)	53.6	56.6	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Somers School District)	52.9	56.6	3.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Somers Elementary School)	65	52.4	12.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Somers School District)	65	52.4	12.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Somers Elementary School)	59	52.4	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Somers School District)	59	52.4	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Somers Elementary School)	63	64.8	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Somers School District)	63	64.8	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Somers Elementary School)	56.8	56.2	0.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Somers School District)	56.1	56.2	0.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	576	649	12.7%
African American	16	14	12.5%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	6	3	50%
Hispanic	28	33	17.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	518	580	12%
Two or More Races	6	18	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.5%	6.8%	1.7%

Schools Near Somers Elementary 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	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Somers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4 Vision Boulevard	Somers	06071	Tolland County	Somers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 749-2270	658	53	12.4		580 (88.1%)	14 (2.1%)	41 (6.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.0%)	60.8	206^th of 497 public elementary schools	58.6%		63	197^th of 491 public elementary schools	59.9%	9	62.6	55.6	59.6	57.9		64.6	58.6	41.1		$17,144
Hazardville Memorial School	Public	K-2	68 North Maple St.	Enfield	06082	Hartford County	Enfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 763-7500	325	29	11.2	46.5%	199 (61.2%)	10 (3.1%)	88 (27.1%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.7%)								(n/a)										$17,687
Eli Whitney School	Public	3-5	94 Middle Rd.	Enfield	06082	Hartford County	Enfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 763-7540	329	30	11.0	49.5%	204 (62.0%)	13 (4.0%)	83 (25.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.9%)	47.2	260^th of 497 public elementary schools	47.7%		42.6	271^st of 491 public elementary schools	44.8%	11	63.2	36.3	51.9	55.7		37.2	49.1	52.8		$19,198
Center School	Public	K-6	49 Main St.	Ellington	06029	Tolland County	Ellington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 896-2315	456	35	13.1	19.7%	376 (82.5%)	18 (3.9%)	35 (7.7%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	81.9	96^th of 497 public elementary schools	80.7%		82.9	94^th of 491 public elementary schools	80.9%	2	66.2	81.0	77.6	64.8		88.9	75.8	56.3	66.2	$14,868
Crystal Lake School	Public	PK, KG-6	59 South Road	Ellington	06029	Tolland County	Ellington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 896-2322	309	22	13.8	23.6%	245 (79.3%)	9 (2.9%)	30 (9.7%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)	83	89^th of 497 public elementary schools	82.1%		81.5	105^th of 491 public elementary schools	78.6%	16	72.3		61.4	72.3	81.8	75.0		72.3	68.2	$15,116
Henry Barnard School	Public	K-2	27 Shaker Rd.	Enfield	06082	Hartford County	Enfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 253-6540	369	35	10.4	50.7%	212 (57.5%)	26 (7.0%)	94 (25.5%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.1%)								(n/a)										$19,805
Edgar H. Parkman School	Public	3-5	165 Weymouth Rd.	Enfield	06082	Hartford County	Enfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 253-6570	253	24	10.3	46.2%	165 (65.2%)	13 (5.1%)	41 (16.2%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.7%)	45.4	265^th of 497 public elementary schools	46.7%		36.3	293^rd of 491 public elementary schools	40.3%	28	48.1	44.6	50.0	51.9		46.2	53.4	44.2		$19,489
West Stafford School	Public	PK-K	153 West Stafford Rd.	Stafford Springs	06076	Tolland County	Stafford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 684-3181	176	13	13.3	39.8%	152 (86.4%)	3 (1.7%)	17 (9.7%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)										$24,321
Prudence Crandall School	Public	3-5	150 Brainard Rd.	Enfield	06082	Hartford County	Enfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 253-6464	325	30	11.0	51.4%	199 (61.2%)	26 (8.0%)	69 (21.2%)	10 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.2%)	42.7	274^th of 497 public elementary schools	44.9%		37.1	290^th of 491 public elementary schools	40.9%	16	53.3	42.3	50.0	52.3		45.9	48.1	35.5		$19,991
Broad Brook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	14 Rye St.	East Windsor	06016	Hartford County	East Windsor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 623-2433	480	41	11.7	51.3%	196 (40.8%)	56 (11.7%)	118 (24.6%)	66 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (9.0%)	37	297^th of 497 public elementary schools	40.2%		33	315^th of 491 public elementary schools	35.8%	18		42.5	42.4			45.7	45.9			$25,041

Frequently Asked Questions about Somers Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Somers Elementary School?

Students at Somers Elementary School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Somers Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 658 students attended Somers Elementary School.

Is Somers Elementary School a good school?

Somers Elementary School ranks 206^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Somers Elementary School in?

Somers School District

What schools do graduates of Somers Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Somers Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mabelle B. Avery Middle School
High : Somers High School

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