Stafford Elementary School

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Stafford Elementary School ranks 275 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Stafford Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 1-5 in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, with a student population of 477. The school is part of the Stafford School District, which is ranked 99 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Stafford Elementary School's test scores are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts, the school performs better in Mathematics. The school's performance varies significantly across different student groups, with the school ranking highly for Special Education students and Low Socioeconomic Status students, but much lower for White students and Male students. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may be playing a role in the school's academic performance.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Center School and Tolland Intermediate School, which are part of the Ellington School District and Tolland School District respectively, Stafford Elementary School generally performs worse, with significantly higher test scores and statewide rankings. This suggests that Stafford Elementary School may have room for improvement in addressing the challenges it faces, such as inconsistent academic performance, racial achievement gaps, and the potential impact of socioeconomic factors.

Detail:

Public 1-5

11 Levinthal Run
Stafford Springs, CT 06076

(860) 684-6677

District: Stafford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
275^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,866

Students who attend Stafford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Stafford Middle School
High:	Stafford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 458

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.8%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stafford Elementary School ranks worse than 55.3% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.73. (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 (85.8%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stafford Elementary School is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Stafford Elementary School employs 41.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stafford Elementary School is $20,866.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stafford Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford Elementary School 275^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Stafford Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Stafford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford School District 99^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stafford Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Stafford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2010	67.62	250^th	579	56.8%
2011	63.00	281^st	565	50.3%
2012	61.75	297^th	564	47.3%
2013	67.62	240^th	557	56.9%
2015	64.12	227^th	551	58.8%
2016	57.35	232^nd	518	55.2%
2017	49.00	266^th	519	48.7%
2018	34.47	352^nd	532	33.8%
2019	46.87	280^th	522	46.4%
2021	59.43	234^th	538	56.5%
2022	41.31	279^th	490	43.1%
2023	52.48	233^rd	491	52.5%
2024	42.73	275^th	497	44.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Stafford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	80.00	53^rd	371	85.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stafford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	48.81	30^th	60	50.0%
2021	85.32	25^th	302	91.7%
2022	57.29	21^st	70	70.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Stafford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	28.82	197^th	259	23.9%
2019	48.25	146^th	242	39.7%
2021	64.62	171^st	455	62.4%
2022	32.35	165^th	234	29.5%
2023	37.97	147^th	230	36.1%
2024	35.21	161^st	237	32.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Stafford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	24.79	203^rd	262	22.5%
2019	34.20	172^nd	247	30.4%
2021	45.64	235^th	445	47.2%
2022	36.21	157^th	232	32.3%
2023	42.66	145^th	231	37.2%
2024	20.93	183^rd	233	21.5%

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Rank History for White students at Stafford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	4.37	293^rd	296	1.0%
2019	16.11	271^st	295	8.1%
2021	28.43	257^th	327	21.4%
2022	7.79	245^th	252	2.8%
2023	16.02	239^th	262	8.8%
2024	12.24	231^st	250	7.6%

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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 Stafford Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	500	4	7	15	0	n/a	n/a	526
2010	483	5	11	22	2	n/a	n/a	523
2011	436	4	11	30	2	0	19	502
2012	429	3	11	33	1	0	20	497
2013	423	6	10	26	2	0	10	477
2014	434	6	9	19	8	0	6	482
2015	414	10	6	25	7	0	9	471
2016	423	10	1	23	3	0	11	471
2017	428	7	0	30	0	0	15	480
2018	398	6	1	28	1	0	19	453
2019	412	6	1	32	1	0	18	470
2020	370	5	3	30	1	0	14	423
2021	320	2	3	28	1	0	14	368
2022	394	2	5	47	0	0	20	468
2023	408	3	7	39	0	0	20	477
2024	393	3	6	40	0	0	16	458

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 Stafford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	526	44.3	11.9	23.4
2010	523	43.4	12.0	31.2
2011	502	45.4	11.0	30.7
2012	497	44.2	11.2	33.2
2013	477	45.1	10.5	33.5
2014	482	45.0	10.7	28
2015	471	39.0	12.0	36.1
2016	471	39.0	12.0	36.1
2017	480	40.6	11.8	41.5
2018	453	39.0	11.6	39.7
2019	470	41.6	11.2	48.7
2020	423	42.2	10.0	50.8
2021	368	39.0	9.4	47.6
2022	468	39.5	11.8	33.1
2023	477	44.6	10.6	34.4
2024	458	41.2	11.1	39.7

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 Stafford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	526	44.3	11.9	23.4
2010	523	43.4	12.0	31.2
2011	502	45.4	11.0	30.7
2012	497	44.2	11.2	33.2
2013	477	45.1	10.5	33.5
2014	482	45.0	10.7	28
2015	471	39.0	12.0	36.1
2016	471	39.0	12.0	36.1
2017	480	40.6	11.8	41.5
2018	453	39.0	11.6	39.7
2019	470	41.6	11.2	48.7
2020	423	42.2	10.0	50.8
2021	368	39.0	9.4	47.6
2022	468	39.5	11.8	33.1
2023	477	44.6	10.6	34.4
2024	458	41.2	11.1	39.7

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 Stafford Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,701
2019	$18,240
2020	$20,039
2021	$22,016
2022	$20,879
2023	$20,866

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stafford Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 280^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 233^rd of 491 Elementary schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stafford Elementary School)	67.7	43.5	24.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stafford School District)	67.4	43.5	23.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stafford Elementary School)	68.8	49.4	19.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stafford School District)	67.4	49.4	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford Elementary School)	44.1	53.1	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford School District)	44.1	53.1	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stafford Elementary School)	37.8	49	11.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stafford School District)	37.8	49	11.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford Elementary School)	60.6	63.9	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford School District)	58.8	63.3	4.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stafford Elementary School)	46.5	47.4	0.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stafford School District)	45	46.9	1.9%
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	470	477	1.5%
African American	6	3	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	7	600%
Hispanic	32	39	21.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	412	408	1%
Two or More Races	18	20	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.7%	34.4%	14.3%

Schools Near Stafford 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	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Stafford Elementary School	Public	1-5	11 Levinthal Run	Stafford Springs	06076	Tolland County	Stafford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 684-6677	458	41	11.1	39.7%	393 (85.8%)	3 (0.7%)	40 (8.7%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.5%)	42.7	275^th of 497 public elementary schools	44.7%		52.5	233^rd of 491 public elementary schools	52.5%	42	57.3	42.6	30.2	58.3		51.1	32.6	48.4				$20,866
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
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
Center School	Public	PK, KG-4	12 Old Farms Rd.	Willington	06279	Tolland County	Willington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 429-9367	214	21	10.4	36.9%	172 (80.4%)	5 (2.3%)	23 (10.7%)	4 (1.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)								(n/a)												$21,781
Union School	Public	PK, KG-8	18 Kinney Hollow Rd.	Union	06076	Tolland County	Union School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 684-3146	51	2	28.3		47 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.9%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)								(n/a)												$27,772
Birch Grove Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	247 Rhodes RD	Tolland	06084	Tolland County	Tolland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 870-6750	552	38	14.5	15.9%	438 (79.3%)	14 (2.5%)	49 (8.9%)	17 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.2%)								(n/a)												$15,936
Tolland Intermediate School	Public	3-5	96 Old Post RD	Tolland	06084	Tolland County	Tolland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 870-6885	470	39	12.0	14.7%	370 (78.7%)	14 (3.0%)	51 (10.9%)	8 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.3%)	86	61^st of 497 public elementary schools	87.7%		82.7	99^th of 491 public elementary schools	79.8%	38		67.5	72.7	77.7		81.8	82.0	68.1				$19,316
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
Ashford School	Public	PK, KG-8	440 Westford Rd.	Ashford	06278	Windham County	Ashford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 429-6419	354	41	8.6	32.8%	302 (85.3%)	6 (1.7%)	29 (8.2%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	40.6	285^th of 497 public elementary schools	42.7%		49.3	242^nd of 491 public elementary schools	50.7%	43				44.4	45.2	70.0		26.7		54.8	34.1	$23,959
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Stafford Elementary School

Is Stafford Elementary School a good school?

Stafford Elementary School ranks 275^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Stafford Elementary School in?

Stafford School District

How many students attend Stafford Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 458 students attended Stafford Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Stafford Elementary School?

Students at Stafford Elementary School are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Stafford Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Stafford Middle School
High : Stafford High School

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