South End Elementary School

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South End Elementary School ranks 143 rd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South End Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plantsville, Connecticut, serving 247 students in grades K-5 as part of the Southington School District, which is ranked 54 out of 158 districts in the state.

South End Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 61.9% of 3rd graders, 59.1% of 4th graders, and 66.7% of 5th graders were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 45.9%, 49.4%, and 51.4%, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, 76.7% of 3rd graders and 66.7% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to state averages of 51.3% and 43.1%. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 80.57% White, 10.53% Hispanic, 3.64% Asian, and 2.02% African American students, and a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.7 compared to nearby schools.

While South End Elementary maintains consistent academic performance, the data shows some variation in the progress of specific student subgroups. When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Southington School District, such as Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School and William M. Strong Elementary School, South End generally outperforms its peers, particularly in Mathematics. However, the school also serves a population with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, with 27.83% to 29.15% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may require additional resources and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities.

Detail:

Public K-5

10 Maxwell-Noble Drive
Plantsville, CT 06479

(860) 628-3320

District: Southington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
143^rd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,289

Students who attend South End Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	John F. Kennedy Middle School
High:	Southington High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 247

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.6%

Hispanic:

10.5%

Asian:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South End Elementary School ranks better than 71.2% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Southington School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.14. (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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South End Elementary School is $16,289, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Southington School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South End Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South End Elementary School 143^rd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See South End Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Southington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southington School District 54^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South End Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South End Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	77.98	118^th	570	79.3%
2007	77.67	124^th	568	78.2%
2008	79.59	93^rd	565	83.5%
2009	75.96	145^th	566	74.4%
2010	69.47	223^rd	579	61.5%
2011	76.20	145^th	565	74.3%
2012	77.90	117^th	564	79.3%
2013	75.22	163^rd	557	70.7%
2015	61.17	242^nd	551	56.1%
2016	58.06	230^th	518	55.6%
2017	58.34	233^rd	519	55.1%
2018	79.26	126^th	532	76.3%
2019	76.56	151^st	522	71.1%
2021	78.43	131^st	538	75.7%
2022	68.04	171^st	490	65.1%
2023	70.42	161^st	491	67.2%
2024	75.14	143^rd	497	71.2%

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Rank History for Female students at South End Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.05	145^th	455	68.1%

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Rank History for White students at South End Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	62.23	121^st	296	59.1%
2019	59.70	136^th	295	53.9%
2021	66.76	108^th	327	67.0%
2022	56.22	129^th	252	48.8%
2023	75.01	61^st	262	76.7%
2024	55.36	134^th	250	46.4%

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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 South End Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	258	4	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	271
1989	260	7	7	4	1	n/a	n/a	279
1990	278	7	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	295
1991	299	5	7	0	1	n/a	n/a	312
1992	268	2	9	1	2	n/a	n/a	282
1993	238	2	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	250
1994	235	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	240
1995	200	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	205
1996	200	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	205
1997	205	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	211
1998	195	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	200
1999	241	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	244
2000	228	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	235
2001	229	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	236
2002	196	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	200
2003	196	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	200
2004	233	4	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	241
2005	209	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	211
2006	239	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	242
2007	208	3	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	217
2008	193	5	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	207
2009	195	6	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	212
2010	197	5	8	11	0	n/a	n/a	221
2011	200	6	6	18	0	0	15	245
2012	192	8	6	22	1	0	11	240
2013	187	14	5	20	1	0	8	235
2014	184	14	4	29	1	0	5	237
2015	201	12	6	31	1	0	5	256
2016	185	9	7	26	1	0	4	232
2017	181	7	6	27	1	0	7	229
2018	182	7	6	27	0	0	7	229
2019	180	4	6	35	0	0	8	233
2020	187	5	6	28	0	0	13	239
2021	189	5	8	22	0	0	10	234
2022	192	3	5	19	0	0	11	230
2023	199	5	9	26	0	0	8	247

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 South End Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	271	14.0	19.3	n/a
1989	279	15.0	18.6	n/a
1990	295	15.0	19.6	n/a
1991	312	14.0	22.2	n/a
1992	282	17.5	16.1	1.8
1993	250	16.5	15.2	0
1994	240	14.9	16.1	7.1
1995	205	13.5	15.2	1.5
1996	205	13.5	15.2	1.5
1997	211	16.1	13.1	0.9
1998	200	16.3	12.3	2
1999	244	17.6	13.9	4.5
2000	235	18.1	13.0	4.3
2001	236	17.0	13.9	n/a
2002	200	18.5	10.8	0.5
2003	200	18.5	10.8	0.5
2004	241	20.3	11.9	7.1
2005	211	20.7	10.2	n/a
2006	242	14.4	16.8	6.6
2007	217	14.1	15.4	3.2
2008	207	15.1	13.7	3.4
2009	212	15.6	14.0	4.2
2010	221	15.1	14.6	4.5
2011	245	17.6	13.8	6.5
2012	240	16.6	14.4	12.1
2013	235	16.6	14.1	18.7
2014	237	16.0	14.8	18.6
2015	256	17.0	15.0	19.9
2016	232	18.0	12.8	22
2017	229	19.0	12.0	19.2
2018	229	18.4	12.4	17
2019	233	17.8	13.0	27
2020	239	19.1	12.5	27.2
2021	234	19.1	12.2	28.6
2022	230	24.0	9.5	27.8
2023	247	21.0	11.7	29.1

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 South End Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	271	14.0	19.3	n/a
1989	279	15.0	18.6	n/a
1990	295	15.0	19.6	n/a
1991	312	14.0	22.2	n/a
1992	282	17.5	16.1	1.8
1993	250	16.5	15.2	0
1994	240	14.9	16.1	7.1
1995	205	13.5	15.2	1.5
1996	205	13.5	15.2	1.5
1997	211	16.1	13.1	0.9
1998	200	16.3	12.3	2
1999	244	17.6	13.9	4.5
2000	235	18.1	13.0	4.3
2001	236	17.0	13.9	n/a
2002	200	18.5	10.8	0.5
2003	200	18.5	10.8	0.5
2004	241	20.3	11.9	7.1
2005	211	20.7	10.2	n/a
2006	242	14.4	16.8	6.6
2007	217	14.1	15.4	3.2
2008	207	15.1	13.7	3.4
2009	212	15.6	14.0	4.2
2010	221	15.1	14.6	4.5
2011	245	17.6	13.8	6.5
2012	240	16.6	14.4	12.1
2013	235	16.6	14.1	18.7
2014	237	16.0	14.8	18.6
2015	256	17.0	15.0	19.9
2016	232	18.0	12.8	22
2017	229	19.0	12.0	19.2
2018	229	18.4	12.4	17
2019	233	17.8	13.0	27
2020	239	19.1	12.5	27.2
2021	234	19.1	12.2	28.6
2022	230	24.0	9.5	27.8
2023	247	21.0	11.7	29.1

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 South End Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,671
2019	$14,127
2020	$14,529
2021	$15,977
2022	$15,873
2023	$16,289

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South End Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 151^st of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 161^st of 491 Elementary schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (South End Elementary School)	68	68.3	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southington School District)	71.7	68.8	2.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	45.3	7.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South End Elementary School)	69.7	74.4	4.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southington School District)	70.3	65.3	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (South End Elementary School)	75.8	65.1	10.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southington School District)	58.4	58.6	0.2%
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	233	247	6%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	9	50%
Hispanic	35	26	25.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	180	199	10.6%
Two or More Races	8	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27%	29.1%	2.1%

Schools Near South End 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	Total
South End Elementary School	Public	K-5	10 Maxwell-Noble Drive	Plantsville	06479	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3320	247	21	11.7	29.1%	199 (80.6%)	5 (2.0%)	26 (10.5%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	75.1	143^rd of 497 public elementary schools	71.2%		70.4	161^st of 491 public elementary schools	67.2%	18		61.9	59.1	66.7		76.7		66.7	$16,289
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School	Public	K-5	70 Church Street	Southington	06479	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3450	261	25	10.6	19.9%	187 (71.6%)	7 (2.7%)	42 (16.1%)	14 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.8%)	81.1	102^nd of 497 public elementary schools	79.5%		76.1	136^th of 491 public elementary schools	72.3%	34	71.4	70.2		61.9		83.0			$16,788
Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	240 Main St.	Southington	06489	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 628-3286	545	41	13.2	26.2%	405 (74.3%)	10 (1.8%)	70 (12.8%)	23 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.6%)	70.3	170^th of 497 public elementary schools	65.8%		78.1	124^th of 491 public elementary schools	74.7%	46	69.5	50.0	65.9	78.1		59.0	56.0	64.8	$16,604
William M. Strong Elementary School	Public	K-5	820 Marion Ave.	Plantsville	06479	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 628-3314	274	23	12.0	24.8%	203 (74.1%)	9 (3.3%)	20 (7.3%)	15 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (9.9%)	78.3	122^nd of 497 public elementary schools	75.5%		82	102^nd of 491 public elementary schools	79.2%	20	67.4		78.3	72.1		70.2	71.7	55.8	$21,278
William H. Hatton Elementary School	Public	K-5	50 Spring Lake Rd.	Southington	06489	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 628-3377	327	28	11.7	29.4%	248 (75.8%)	9 (2.8%)	44 (13.5%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.1%)	77.6	129^th of 497 public elementary schools	74.0%		69.2	170^th of 491 public elementary schools	65.4%	41		63.3	64.8	64.3		79.6	73.2		$21,338
Urbin T. Kelley School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Ridgewood Rd.	Southington	06489	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3310	281	24	11.5	14.2%	223 (79.4%)	2 (0.7%)	30 (10.7%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.7%)	77.9	126^th of 497 public elementary schools	74.6%		80.7	109^th of 491 public elementary schools	77.8%	17		67.4	63.8	60.5		87.0	74.1	60.5	$19,061
Flanders Elementary School	Public	K-5	100 Victoria Dr.	Southington	06489	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 628-3372	277	26	10.6	31.8%	208 (75.1%)	8 (2.9%)	39 (14.1%)	12 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.6%)	76.5	136^th of 497 public elementary schools	72.6%		75.3	139^th of 491 public elementary schools	71.7%	3		54.5	68.6			68.2	76.5	65.9	$17,201
Chapman School	Public	K-6	38 Country Club Rd.	Cheshire	06410	New Haven County	Cheshire School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 272-3591	359	26	13.8	12.5%	293 (81.6%)	8 (2.2%)	29 (8.1%)	16 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	84.2	82^nd of 497 public elementary schools	83.5%		88.9	46^th of 491 public elementary schools	90.6%	36	80.4		56.5		91.7	76.4	65.2	89.1	$16,328
Benjamin Franklin School	Public	PK, KG-5	426 West Main St.	Meriden	06450	New Haven County	Meriden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 235-7997	354	27	13.0	73.7%	100 (28.2%)	34 (9.6%)	186 (52.5%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.6%)	56.7	218^th of 497 public elementary schools	56.1%		49.2	243^rd of 491 public elementary schools	50.5%	25	56.9	50.0	54.7	63.1		50.0	50.0	55.4	$20,386
Darcey School	Public	PK-K	1686 Waterbury Rd.	Cheshire	06410	New Haven County	Cheshire School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 272-3577	149	13	11.1	22.8%	99 (66.4%)	7 (4.7%)	18 (12.1%)	19 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)								(n/a)									$30,387

Frequently Asked Questions about South End Elementary School

Is South End Elementary School a good school?

South End Elementary School ranks 143^rd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of South End Elementary School attend?

Students who attend South End Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John F. Kennedy Middle School
High : Southington High School

What district is South End Elementary School in?

Southington School District

How many students attend South End Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 247 students attended South End Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of South End Elementary School?

Students at South End Elementary School are 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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