Quaker Hill Elementary School

Summary:

Quaker Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 334 students in grades K-5 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut, which is part of the Waterford School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5. Quaker Hill Elementary also benefits from a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the state average.

One key differentiator for Quaker Hill Elementary is its academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, 57.7% of 3rd graders, 58.2% of 4th graders, and 54.2% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in ELA, outpacing the state averages of 45.9%, 49.4%, and 51.4%, respectively. Similarly, the school's math proficiency rates are higher than the state, with 63.5% of 3rd graders, 79.6% of 4th graders, and 45% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better. This consistent academic performance has earned Quaker Hill Elementary a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade.

While Quaker Hill Elementary generally outperforms the nearby Oswegatchie Elementary School, it lags behind some of the higher-performing magnet schools in the region, such as Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School and Thames River Magnet School, which have stronger academic results, particularly in mathematics. Additionally, Quaker Hill Elementary has a less diverse student population compared to many of the nearby magnet schools, which may be an area for the school to consider in terms of fostering a more inclusive learning environment.


Detail:

Public K-5

 285 Bloomingdale Rd.
       Quaker Hill, CT  06375


(860) 442-1095

District: Waterford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
187th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,364 Help


Students who attend Quaker Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Clark Lane Middle School
High:    Waterford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  334

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.3%
Hispanic:
14.4%
Asian:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.3% Help


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Compare Details Quaker Hill Elementary School ranks better than 62.4% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.01. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Quaker Hill Elementary School is $22,364.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Quaker Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Quaker Hill Elementary School 187th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Quaker Hill 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 Quaker Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Quaker Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 69.59 222nd 579 61.7%
2011 75.81 150th 565 73.5%
2012 73.95 177th 564 68.6%
2013 69.98 219th 557 60.7%
2015 61.13 243rd 551 55.9%
2016 72.74 159th 518 69.3%
2017 63.74 196th 519 62.2%
2018 70.92 176th 532 66.9%
2019 77.82 141st 522 73.0%
2021 55.98 248th 538 53.9%
2022 59.45 208th 490 57.6%
2023 64.33 188th 491 61.7%
2024 67.01 187th 497 62.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Quaker Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.83 183rd 371 50.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Quaker Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.59 182nd 302 39.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Quaker Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.67 113th 259 56.4%
2021 40.75 256th 455 43.7%
2022 52.21 130th 234 44.4%
2023 63.83 110th 230 52.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Quaker Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.57 93rd 262 64.5%
2021 66.08 152nd 445 65.8%
2022 42.50 146th 232 37.1%
2023 67.15 103rd 231 55.4%
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Rank History for White students at Quaker Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.12 139th 296 53.0%
2019 58.28 139th 295 52.9%
2021 30.51 248th 327 24.2%
2022 35.07 193rd 252 23.4%
2023 44.93 168th 262 35.9%
2024 48.19 158th 250 36.8%
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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.

Quaker Hill Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Quaker Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 332 21 29 26 7 n/a n/a 0 415
2010 313 17 32 35 6 n/a n/a 0 403
2011 281 11 32 32 6 0 4 0 366
2012 270 13 31 27 9 0 7 0 357
2013 276 13 26 27 7 0 12 0 361
2014 279 10 18 37 5 0 13 0 362
2015 270 11 13 31 6 0 17 0 348
2016 278 8 10 27 3 0 18 0 344
2017 283 11 11 27 1 1 30 0 364
2018 273 12 13 40 0 1 29 0 368
2019 272 15 19 41 0 1 29 0 377
2020 256 18 18 42 0 0 26 0 360
2021 232 15 15 38 0 0 24 0 324
2022 226 10 24 49 1 1 20 0 331
2023 228 12 25 48 1 0 20 0 334

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 Quaker Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 415 35.4 12.7 11.3
2010 403 32.0 12.5 11.7
2011 366 29.7 12.3 13.7
2012 357 27.8 12.8 16.8
2013 361 26.9 13.3 18.6
2014 362 29.1 12.4 21.3
2015 348 29.0 12.0 22.1
2016 344 30.0 11.4 22.4
2017 364 29.2 12.4 22.3
2018 368 31.1 11.8 19.8
2019 377 29.2 12.8 34.5
2020 360 27.7 12.9 35.6
2021 324 27.4 11.8 29.9
2022 331 27.7 11.9 29.3
2023 334 28.8 11.5 29.3

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 Quaker Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 415 35.4 12.7 11.3
2010 403 32.0 12.5 11.7
2011 366 29.7 12.3 13.7
2012 357 27.8 12.8 16.8
2013 361 26.9 13.3 18.6
2014 362 29.1 12.4 21.3
2015 348 29.0 12.0 22.1
2016 344 30.0 11.4 22.4
2017 364 29.2 12.4 22.3
2018 368 31.1 11.8 19.8
2019 377 29.2 12.8 34.5
2020 360 27.7 12.9 35.6
2021 324 27.4 11.8 29.9
2022 331 27.7 11.9 29.3
2023 334 28.8 11.5 29.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Quaker Hill Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $18,454
2019 $18,121
2020 $18,881
2021 $20,627
2022 $21,596
2023 $22,364

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Quaker Hill Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 141st of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 188th of 491 Elementary schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Quaker Hill Elementary School)74.661.4
 13.2%
   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 (Quaker Hill Elementary School)77.868.4
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waterford School District)77.874.7
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Quaker Hill Elementary School)67.961.8
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Waterford School District)68.160.4
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Quaker Hill Elementary School)61.847.6
 14.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Waterford School District)61.356.5
 4.8%
   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 Students377334
 11.4%
African American1512
 20%
American Indian01
Asian1925
 31.6%
Hispanic4148
 17.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White272228
 16.2%
Two or More Races2920
 31%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.5%29.3%
 5.1%


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Students who attend Quaker Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clark Lane Middle School
High : Waterford High School

Students at Quaker Hill Elementary School are 68% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Quaker Hill Elementary School ranks 187th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 334 students attended Quaker Hill Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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