Is R. E. Thalberg Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend R. E. Thalberg Elementary School?

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

What is the racial makeup of 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.

What schools do graduates of R. E. Thalberg Elementary School attend?

Students who attend R. E. Thalberg Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School High : Southington High School

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:
163^rd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

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

Number of students: 431

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.9%

Hispanic:

9.3%

Two or more races:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.3%

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R. E. Thalberg Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks R. E. Thalberg Elementary School 163^rd 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 54^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2006	61.06	296^th	570	48.1%
2007	74.93	157^th	568	72.4%
2008	77.57	124^th	565	78.1%
2009	75.12	163^rd	566	71.2%
2010	78.29	120^th	579	79.3%
2011	80.55	80^th	565	85.8%
2012	80.37	73^rd	564	87.1%
2013	81.60	68^th	557	87.8%
2015	78.24	131^st	551	76.2%
2016	55.66	240^th	518	53.7%
2017	71.91	161^st	519	69.0%
2018	69.20	189^th	532	64.5%
2019	62.30	214^th	522	59.0%
2021	67.60	190^th	538	64.7%
2022	68.05	170^th	490	65.3%
2023	73.90	148^th	491	69.9%
2024	71.21	163^rd	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	95^th	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
2018	67.62	104^th	259	59.8%
2019	60.30	117^th	242	51.7%
2021	56.73	205^th	455	54.9%
2022	60.23	119^th	234	49.1%
2023	69.73	94^th	230	59.1%
2024	58.14	125^th	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
2018	60.15	139^th	262	46.9%
2019	59.85	126^th	247	49.0%
2021	68.82	145^th	445	67.4%
2022	68.73	96^th	232	58.6%
2023	64.22	109^th	231	52.8%
2024	68.05	99^th	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
2018	48.39	178^th	296	39.9%
2019	38.49	209^th	295	29.2%
2021	45.86	189^th	327	42.2%
2022	48.84	153^rd	252	39.3%
2023	48.07	160^th	262	38.9%
2024	47.27	163^rd	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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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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	Total
1988	182	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	187
1989	194	2	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	205
1990	176	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	185
1991	194	2	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	202
1992	197	2	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	207
1993	201	2	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	210
1994	237	7	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	251
1995	224	4	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	235
1996	224	4	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	235
1997	230	6	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	243
1998	207	1	11	12	0	n/a	n/a	231
1999	184	2	8	14	0	n/a	n/a	208
2000	182	2	11	13	0	n/a	n/a	208
2001	202	3	5	8	2	n/a	n/a	220
2002	205	4	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	222
2003	205	4	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	222
2004	210	3	11	7	0	n/a	n/a	231
2005	269	7	11	8	3	n/a	n/a	298
2006	312	6	15	8	4	n/a	n/a	345
2007	357	3	24	12	2	n/a	n/a	398
2008	385	4	29	10	2	n/a	n/a	430
2009	378	3	28	11	3	n/a	n/a	423
2010	365	5	33	16	3	n/a	n/a	422
2011	380	2	34	19	1	0	13	449
2012	355	4	31	20	3	0	11	424
2013	363	2	26	24	3	0	10	428
2014	351	6	29	24	3	0	10	423
2015	359	5	29	24	1	0	9	427
2016	358	9	25	23	1	0	13	429
2017	349	12	27	31	1	0	16	436
2018	345	12	28	35	0	0	24	444
2019	337	11	28	47	0	0	23	446
2020	325	10	25	45	0	0	22	427
2021	313	11	26	45	1	0	27	423
2022	310	11	23	45	0	0	34	423
2023	314	10	33	40	0	0	34	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

Year	Total 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 214^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 148^th 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)	64.4	59.3	5.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southington School District)	72.8	64.2	8.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (R. E. Thalberg Elementary School)	54.8	70.9	16.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southington School District)	75.2	67.7	7.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (R. E. Thalberg Elementary School)	60.8	62.7	1.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southington School District)	63.4	64	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (R. E. Thalberg Elementary School)	73.4	68.7	4.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southington School District)	71.7	72	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (R. E. Thalberg Elementary School)	65.9	68.2	2.3%
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 (R. E. Thalberg Elementary School)	53.4	56.1	2.7%
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	446	431	3.4%
African American	11	10	9.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	28	33	17.9%
Hispanic	47	40	14.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	337	314	6.8%
Two or More Races	23	34	47.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.5%	19.3%	4.3%

Schools Near R. E. Thalberg 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 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
R. E. Thalberg Elementary School	Public	K-5	145 Dunham Rd.	Southington	06489	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3370	431	30	14.3	19.3%	314 (72.9%)	10 (2.3%)	40 (9.3%)	33 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.9%)	71.2	163^rd of 497 public elementary schools	67.2%		73.9	148^th of 491 public elementary schools	69.9%	15		67.5	54.8	68.2				76.6	61.9	54.5				$15,914
Linden Street School	Public	PK, KG-5	69 Linden St.	Plainville	06062	Hartford County	Plainville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 793-3270	384	31	12.2	48.7%	238 (62.0%)	22 (5.7%)	100 (26.0%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	38.7	291^st of 497 public elementary schools	41.4%		43.3	269^th of 491 public elementary schools	45.2%	22		39.2	44.8	56.4				52.9	35.3	40.0				$17,562
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
Greene-Hills School	Public	K-8	718 Pine St.	Bristol	06010	Hartford County	Bristol School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 584-7822	824	65	12.7	56.2%	377 (45.8%)	60 (7.3%)	306 (37.1%)	28 (3.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.9%)	45.1	266^th of 497 public elementary schools	46.5%		56	226^th of 491 public elementary schools	54.0%	40	30.4	55.1	42.1	40.9	61.5	52.6	36.8	50.5	44.9	43.5	66.2	34.7	33.3	$17,817
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
Frank T. Wheeler School	Public	PK, KG-5	15 Cleverland Memorial Dr.	Plainville	06062	Hartford County	Plainville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 793-3290	287	30	9.4	44.3%	166 (57.8%)	11 (3.8%)	76 (26.5%)	11 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (7.7%)	52.4	240^th of 497 public elementary schools	51.7%		52	235^th of 491 public elementary schools	52.1%	5			53.7	53.8					63.4	40.4				$20,111
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
Louis Toffolon School	Public	PK, KG-5	145 NorthWest Dr.	Plainville	06062	Hartford County	Plainville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 793-3280	375	29	12.7	36.0%	256 (68.3%)	20 (5.3%)	71 (18.9%)	9 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (4.3%)	64.9	194^th of 497 public elementary schools	61.0%		58.5	210^th of 491 public elementary schools	57.2%	16	46.9	76.0	74.6	47.7				76.0	76.3	39.1				$18,704
Ellen P. Hubbell School	Public	K-5	90 West Washington St.	Bristol	06010	Hartford County	Bristol School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 584-7842	352	30	11.8	70.5%	126 (35.8%)	32 (9.1%)	161 (45.7%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.8%)	72.9	154^th of 497 public elementary schools	69.0%		68.1	175^th of 491 public elementary schools	64.4%	21	58.2	77.4	68.7	65.5				74.2	53.7	58.2				$18,841
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	145 Steele St.	New Britain	06052	Hartford County	New Britain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 229-2564	527	48	11.0	80.5%	73 (13.9%)	49 (9.3%)	366 (69.4%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.1%)	7	464^th of 497 public elementary schools	6.6%		5	480^th of 491 public elementary schools	2.2%	16	14.4	19.4	18.1	18.2				21.7	22.6	11.2				$21,735

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