R. E. Thalberg Elementary School

Summary:

R. E. Thalberg Elementary School is a public elementary school in Southington, Connecticut, serving 431 students from kindergarten to 5th grade and part of the Southington School District, which is ranked 54 out of 158 districts in the state.

R. E. Thalberg Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in SBAC/English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments, with proficiency rates as high as 76.6% in 3rd-grade math, compared to the state average of 51.3%. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 72.85% White, 9.28% Hispanic, 7.66% Asian, and 2.32% African American students, which is higher than the nearby Urbin T. Kelley School. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (19.26%) compared to the state average and some nearby schools, such as William H. Hatton Elementary School (29.36%) and Flanders Elementary School (31.77%).

While R. E. Thalberg Elementary School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 14.3 compared to some nearby schools, its consistent academic performance, diverse student population, and relatively lower percentage of students from low-income families suggest a strong educational program and a commitment to inclusivity and equity. These factors contribute to a positive learning environment for the students and prepare them for success in the future.


Detail:

Public K-5

 145 Dunham Rd.
       Southington, CT  06489


(860) 628-3370

District: Southington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
163rd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,914 Help


Students who attend R. E. Thalberg Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
High:    Southington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.9%
Hispanic:
9.3%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details R. E. Thalberg Elementary School ranks better than 67.2% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Southington School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.9%), Hispanic (9.3%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at R. E. Thalberg Elementary School is 14.3, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Southington School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at R. E. Thalberg Elementary School is $15,914, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Southington School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

R. E. Thalberg Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks R. E. Thalberg Elementary School 163rd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See R. E. Thalberg Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Southington School District:

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


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Rank History for R. E. Thalberg Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at R. E. Thalberg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.06 296th 570 48.1%
2007 74.93 157th 568 72.4%
2008 77.57 124th 565 78.1%
2009 75.12 163rd 566 71.2%
2010 78.29 120th 579 79.3%
2011 80.55 80th 565 85.8%
2012 80.37 73rd 564 87.1%
2013 81.60 68th 557 87.8%
2015 78.24 131st 551 76.2%
2016 55.66 240th 518 53.7%
2017 71.91 161st 519 69.0%
2018 69.20 189th 532 64.5%
2019 62.30 214th 522 59.0%
2021 67.60 190th 538 64.7%
2022 68.05 170th 490 65.3%
2023 73.90 148th 491 69.9%
2024 71.21 163rd 497 67.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at R. E. Thalberg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.98 95th 371 74.4%
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Rank History for Female students at R. E. Thalberg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.62 104th 259 59.8%
2019 60.30 117th 242 51.7%
2021 56.73 205th 455 54.9%
2022 60.23 119th 234 49.1%
2023 69.73 94th 230 59.1%
2024 58.14 125th 237 47.3%
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Rank History for Male students at R. E. Thalberg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.15 139th 262 46.9%
2019 59.85 126th 247 49.0%
2021 68.82 145th 445 67.4%
2022 68.73 96th 232 58.6%
2023 64.22 109th 231 52.8%
2024 68.05 99th 233 57.5%
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Rank History for White students at R. E. Thalberg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.39 178th 296 39.9%
2019 38.49 209th 295 29.2%
2021 45.86 189th 327 42.2%
2022 48.84 153rd 252 39.3%
2023 48.07 160th 262 38.9%
2024 47.27 163rd 250 34.8%
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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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Enrollment information for R. E. Thalberg Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 182 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1989 194 2 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1990 176 2 5 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 185
1991 194 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1992 197 2 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1993 201 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1994 237 7 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1995 224 4 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1996 224 4 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1997 230 6 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1998 207 1 11 12 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1999 184 2 8 14 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2000 182 2 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2001 202 3 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 220
2002 205 4 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2003 205 4 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2004 210 3 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2005 269 7 11 8 3 n/a n/a 0 298
2006 312 6 15 8 4 n/a n/a 0 345
2007 357 3 24 12 2 n/a n/a 0 398
2008 385 4 29 10 2 n/a n/a 0 430
2009 378 3 28 11 3 n/a n/a 0 423
2010 365 5 33 16 3 n/a n/a 0 422
2011 380 2 34 19 1 0 13 0 449
2012 355 4 31 20 3 0 11 0 424
2013 363 2 26 24 3 0 10 0 428
2014 351 6 29 24 3 0 10 0 423
2015 359 5 29 24 1 0 9 0 427
2016 358 9 25 23 1 0 13 0 429
2017 349 12 27 31 1 0 16 0 436
2018 345 12 28 35 0 0 24 0 444
2019 337 11 28 47 0 0 23 0 446
2020 325 10 25 45 0 0 22 0 427
2021 313 11 26 45 1 0 27 0 423
2022 310 11 23 45 0 0 34 0 423
2023 314 10 33 40 0 0 34 0 431

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 R. E. Thalberg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 187 12.0 15.5 n/a
1989 205 13.0 15.7 n/a
1990 185 12.0 15.4 n/a
1991 202 12.0 16.8 n/a
1992 207 13.8 15.0 3.4
1993 210 15.9 13.2 0
1994 251 15.7 16.0 8
1995 235 14.7 16.0 6
1996 235 14.7 16.0 6
1997 243 16.3 14.9 6.2
1998 231 17.2 13.4 6.5
1999 208 15.5 13.4 9.6
2000 208 15.4 13.5 6.7
2001 220 16.0 13.8 n/a
2002 222 15.4 14.4 10.4
2003 222 15.4 14.4 10.4
2004 231 17.9 12.9 6.9
2005 298 20.6 14.5 n/a
2006 345 20.1 17.2 10.4
2007 398 25.3 15.7 11.6
2008 430 25.3 17.0 9.8
2009 423 26.2 16.9 8
2010 422 26.0 16.2 9.2
2011 449 27.5 16.3 11.4
2012 424 26.3 16.1 13
2013 428 26.7 16.0 10.3
2014 423 26.7 15.8 13.9
2015 427 28.0 15.2 11.9
2016 429 29.0 14.7 11.9
2017 436 29.3 14.8 14.7
2018 444 31.3 14.1 14.4
2019 446 30.1 14.8 23.5
2020 427 29.7 14.3 23.2
2021 423 29.7 14.2 21.5
2022 423 30.3 13.9 17
2023 431 30.1 14.3 19.3

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 R. E. Thalberg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 187 12.0 15.5 n/a
1989 205 13.0 15.7 n/a
1990 185 12.0 15.4 n/a
1991 202 12.0 16.8 n/a
1992 207 13.8 15.0 3.4
1993 210 15.9 13.2 0
1994 251 15.7 16.0 8
1995 235 14.7 16.0 6
1996 235 14.7 16.0 6
1997 243 16.3 14.9 6.2
1998 231 17.2 13.4 6.5
1999 208 15.5 13.4 9.6
2000 208 15.4 13.5 6.7
2001 220 16.0 13.8 n/a
2002 222 15.4 14.4 10.4
2003 222 15.4 14.4 10.4
2004 231 17.9 12.9 6.9
2005 298 20.6 14.5 n/a
2006 345 20.1 17.2 10.4
2007 398 25.3 15.7 11.6
2008 430 25.3 17.0 9.8
2009 423 26.2 16.9 8
2010 422 26.0 16.2 9.2
2011 449 27.5 16.3 11.4
2012 424 26.3 16.1 13
2013 428 26.7 16.0 10.3
2014 423 26.7 15.8 13.9
2015 427 28.0 15.2 11.9
2016 429 29.0 14.7 11.9
2017 436 29.3 14.8 14.7
2018 444 31.3 14.1 14.4
2019 446 30.1 14.8 23.5
2020 427 29.7 14.3 23.2
2021 423 29.7 14.2 21.5
2022 423 30.3 13.9 17
2023 431 30.1 14.3 19.3

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 R. E. Thalberg Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,776
2019 $13,075
2020 $13,678
2021 $15,123
2022 $15,804
2023 $15,914

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on R. E. Thalberg Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 214th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 148th of 491 Elementary schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (R. E. Thalberg Elementary School)64.459.3
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southington School District)72.864.2
 8.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (R. E. Thalberg Elementary School)54.870.9
 16.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Southington School District)75.267.7
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (R. E. Thalberg Elementary School)60.862.7
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Southington School District)63.464
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (R. E. Thalberg Elementary School)73.468.7
 4.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Southington School District)71.772
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (R. E. Thalberg Elementary School)65.968.2
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Southington School District)70.365.3
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (R. E. Thalberg Elementary School)53.456.1
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Southington School District)58.458.6
 0.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students446431
 3.4%
African American1110
 9.1%
American Indian00
Asian2833
 17.9%
Hispanic4740
 14.9%
Pacific Islander00
White337314
 6.8%
Two or More Races2334
 47.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.5%19.3%
 4.3%


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R. E. Thalberg Elementary School ranks 163rd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend R. E. Thalberg Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
High : Southington High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 431 students attended R. E. Thalberg Elementary School.

Students at R. E. Thalberg Elementary School are 73% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 2% African American.


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