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Oswegatchie Elementary School

Summary:

Oswegatchie Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Waterford, Connecticut, part of the Waterford School District. With 291 students, the school has seen an increase in racial diversity in recent years, going from 82.83% White in 2020-2021 to 74.57% White in 2022-2023.

Oswegatchie Elementary consistently outperforms the Waterford district and the state of Connecticut in standardized test scores, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 73.2% of 3rd graders at Oswegatchie were proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics, compared to 66.7% for the Waterford district and 51.3% for the state. The school also ranks very highly for its special education students, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in this category. Additionally, Oswegatchie has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.3 to 10.4 over the past few years, lower than nearby Great Neck Elementary School and Quaker Hill Elementary School.

While Oswegatchie Elementary maintains a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating solid overall performance, it lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the neighboring East Lyme School District, such as Flanders School and Lillie B. Haynes School. Additionally, Oswegatchie has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the school serves a population with a higher level of economic need compared to some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 470 Boston Post Rd.
       Waterford, CT  06385

(860) 442-4331

District: Waterford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
152nd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,322 Help


Students who attend Oswegatchie Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Clark Lane Middle School
High:    Waterford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  291

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.6%
Hispanic:
15.1%
Asian:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33% Help


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Compare Details Oswegatchie Elementary School ranks better than 69.4% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Waterford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Oswegatchie Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Waterford School District. Racial makeup is: White (74.6%), Hispanic (15.1%), Asian (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Waterford School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oswegatchie Elementary School is 10.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Waterford School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oswegatchie Elementary School is $22,322, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Waterford School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oswegatchie Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oswegatchie Elementary School 152nd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Oswegatchie Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Waterford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterford School District 64th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oswegatchie Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Oswegatchie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.70 259th 570 54.6%
2007 66.02 264th 568 53.5%
2008 64.75 263rd 565 53.5%
2009 61.41 297th 566 47.5%
2010 72.74 187th 579 67.7%
2011 69.17 228th 565 59.6%
2012 61.82 296th 564 47.5%
2013 66.72 249th 557 55.3%
2015 58.71 253rd 551 54.1%
2016 62.78 214th 518 58.7%
2017 62.20 204th 519 60.7%
2018 68.75 192nd 532 63.9%
2019 74.59 162nd 522 69.0%
2021 56.22 245th 538 54.5%
2022 65.25 186th 490 62.0%
2023 65.61 182nd 491 62.9%
2024 73.50 152nd 497 69.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oswegatchie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.73 62nd 371 83.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Oswegatchie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.34 94th 242 61.2%
2021 51.41 222nd 455 51.2%
2024 63.64 113th 237 52.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Oswegatchie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.68 100th 262 61.8%
2019 67.92 99th 247 59.9%
2021 51.65 216th 445 51.5%
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Rank History for White students at Oswegatchie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.84 193rd 296 34.8%
2019 48.91 180th 295 39.0%
2021 32.00 242nd 327 26.0%
2022 35.93 190th 252 24.6%
2023 44.03 171st 262 34.7%
2024 46.70 165th 250 34.0%
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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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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oswegatchie Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 247 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1989 261 8 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1990 274 7 2 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 285
1991 288 6 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1992 282 7 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1993 314 7 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1994 335 5 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1995 293 1 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 302
1996 293 1 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 302
1997 287 3 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 303
1998 287 5 4 11 1 n/a n/a 0 308
1999 260 9 8 13 1 n/a n/a 0 291
2000 280 8 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2001 266 7 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2002 237 5 16 12 1 n/a n/a 0 271
2003 237 5 16 12 1 n/a n/a 0 271
2004 225 6 23 12 4 n/a n/a 0 270
2005 248 13 25 15 5 n/a n/a 0 306
2006 269 14 31 13 5 n/a n/a 0 332
2007 239 19 32 13 4 n/a n/a 0 307
2008 224 15 29 13 5 n/a n/a 0 286
2009 219 12 20 12 5 n/a n/a 0 268
2010 367 15 33 19 2 n/a n/a 0 436
2011 339 16 27 20 2 0 0 0 404
2012 328 16 22 25 1 0 7 0 399
2013 312 20 20 32 2 0 8 0 394
2014 281 18 20 35 1 0 19 0 374
2015 262 13 20 36 2 0 19 0 352
2016 272 10 18 32 4 0 18 0 354
2017 279 7 18 37 3 0 12 0 356
2018 281 4 14 32 3 0 12 0 346
2019 273 4 10 30 2 0 11 0 330
2020 251 6 7 33 1 0 15 0 313
2021 246 3 5 26 1 1 15 0 297
2022 225 3 8 35 0 1 17 0 289
2023 217 3 13 44 0 1 13 0 291

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 Oswegatchie Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 256 17.5 14.6 n/a
1989 276 18.0 15.3 n/a
1990 285 18.0 15.8 n/a
1991 298 18.0 16.5 n/a
1992 298 21.6 13.7 4.4
1993 328 22.2 14.8 0.6
1994 348 22.3 15.6 9.5
1995 302 26.1 11.6 9.6
1996 302 26.1 11.6 9.6
1997 303 21.3 14.2 4.6
1998 308 22.9 13.4 7.1
1999 291 23.1 12.6 4.8
2000 305 24.1 12.7 7.2
2001 294 23.7 12.4 n/a
2002 271 21.7 12.5 4.8
2003 271 21.7 12.5 4.8
2004 270 23.2 11.6 7.8
2005 306 21.7 14.1 n/a
2006 332 22.5 14.8 3.9
2007 307 22.8 13.5 10.1
2008 286 22.4 12.8 7.7
2009 268 25.1 11.8 7.8
2010 436 34.9 12.4 13.1
2011 404 33.0 12.2 13.4
2012 399 31.8 12.5 15
2013 394 32.2 12.2 17.3
2014 374 33.4 11.1 19.8
2015 352 31.0 11.3 20.2
2016 354 28.0 12.6 20.1
2017 356 28.2 12.5 21.9
2018 346 29.0 11.8 22.8
2019 330 26.8 12.2 34.8
2020 313 27.8 11.2 36.1
2021 297 31.9 9.3 30
2022 289 28.7 10.0 30.4
2023 291 27.8 10.4 33

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 Oswegatchie Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 256 17.5 14.6 n/a
1989 276 18.0 15.3 n/a
1990 285 18.0 15.8 n/a
1991 298 18.0 16.5 n/a
1992 298 21.6 13.7 4.4
1993 328 22.2 14.8 0.6
1994 348 22.3 15.6 9.5
1995 302 26.1 11.6 9.6
1996 302 26.1 11.6 9.6
1997 303 21.3 14.2 4.6
1998 308 22.9 13.4 7.1
1999 291 23.1 12.6 4.8
2000 305 24.1 12.7 7.2
2001 294 23.7 12.4 n/a
2002 271 21.7 12.5 4.8
2003 271 21.7 12.5 4.8
2004 270 23.2 11.6 7.8
2005 306 21.7 14.1 n/a
2006 332 22.5 14.8 3.9
2007 307 22.8 13.5 10.1
2008 286 22.4 12.8 7.7
2009 268 25.1 11.8 7.8
2010 436 34.9 12.4 13.1
2011 404 33.0 12.2 13.4
2012 399 31.8 12.5 15
2013 394 32.2 12.2 17.3
2014 374 33.4 11.1 19.8
2015 352 31.0 11.3 20.2
2016 354 28.0 12.6 20.1
2017 356 28.2 12.5 21.9
2018 346 29.0 11.8 22.8
2019 330 26.8 12.2 34.8
2020 313 27.8 11.2 36.1
2021 297 31.9 9.3 30
2022 289 28.7 10.0 30.4
2023 291 27.8 10.4 33

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oswegatchie Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $18,469
2019 $18,405
2020 $18,910
2021 $20,681
2022 $21,653
2023 $22,322

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oswegatchie Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 162nd of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 182nd of 491 Elementary schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oswegatchie Elementary School)7578
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waterford School District)75.162.8
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oswegatchie Elementary School)74.687.8
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waterford School District)77.874.7
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oswegatchie Elementary School)72.258
 14.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waterford School District)65.759.1
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oswegatchie Elementary School)65.251.8
 13.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Waterford School District)71.256.5
 14.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students330291
 11.8%
African American43
 25%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1013
 30%
Hispanic3044
 46.7%
Pacific Islander01
White273217
 20.5%
Two or More Races1113
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.8%33%
 1.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oswegatchie Elementary School

Students at Oswegatchie Elementary School are 75% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 291 students attended Oswegatchie Elementary School.

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

Middle : Clark Lane Middle School
High : Waterford High School

Oswegatchie Elementary School ranks 152nd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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