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Braeburn School

Summary:

Braeburn School is a public elementary school in West Hartford, Connecticut, serving 346 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the West Hartford School District and the state of Connecticut in academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to district and state averages.

While Braeburn School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 70.81% of students identifying as White, this is higher than the racial diversity seen in many nearby schools, such as Wolcott School, Webster Hill School, and Charter Oak International Academy. Additionally, Braeburn School has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 14.74%, which is significantly lower than some of the nearby schools.

One of the key factors contributing to Braeburn School's strong academic performance may be its low student-teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the ratios of many nearby schools. This smaller class size allows for more individualized attention and support for students, which may be a significant factor in the school's consistent high performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 45 Braeburn Rd.
       West Hartford, CT  06107

(860) 561-2200

District: West Hartford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,965 Help


Students who attend Braeburn School usually attend:

Middle:    Bristow Middle School
    Sedgwick Middle School
High:    Conard High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  345

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.9%
Hispanic:
11.6%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Braeburn School ranks better than 78.3% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 6th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the West Hartford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.61. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.9%), Hispanic (11.6%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Braeburn School is 11.8. 5 elementary schools in the West Hartford School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Braeburn School is $19,965. 7 elementary schools in the West Hartford School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Braeburn School:

SchoolDigger ranks Braeburn School 108th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Braeburn School in the ranking list.)

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West Hartford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Hartford School District 48th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Braeburn School

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Rank History for all students at Braeburn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.62 98th 570 82.8%
2007 82.77 41st 568 92.8%
2008 79.16 101st 565 82.1%
2009 75.32 156th 566 72.4%
2010 74.51 172nd 579 70.3%
2011 74.96 162nd 565 71.3%
2012 69.04 233rd 564 58.7%
2013 73.41 181st 557 67.5%
2015 85.64 72nd 551 86.9%
2016 85.76 68th 518 86.9%
2017 81.67 103rd 519 80.2%
2018 76.93 143rd 532 73.1%
2019 80.68 118th 522 77.4%
2021 82.37 107th 538 80.1%
2022 82.06 95th 490 80.6%
2023 71.66 156th 491 68.2%
2024 80.61 108th 497 78.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Braeburn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.59 110th 259 57.5%
2019 77.12 65th 242 73.1%
2021 78.29 104th 455 77.1%
2024 79.00 60th 237 74.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Braeburn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.88 88th 262 66.4%
2019 73.95 81st 247 67.2%
2021 79.33 96th 445 78.4%
2022 73.71 77th 232 66.8%
2024 74.71 74th 233 68.2%
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Rank History for White students at Braeburn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.22 107th 296 63.9%
2019 70.60 83rd 295 71.9%
2021 73.65 82nd 327 74.9%
2022 76.25 51st 252 79.8%
2023 67.96 92nd 262 64.9%
2024 79.29 39th 250 84.4%
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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 Braeburn School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 283 9 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1989 319 8 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1990 315 6 9 10 n/a n/a n/a 0 340
1991 256 5 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1992 259 9 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1993 270 5 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1994 266 5 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1995 319 15 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1996 319 15 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1997 288 13 15 11 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1998 288 12 18 12 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1999 295 9 18 11 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2000 296 13 19 18 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2001 304 17 25 20 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2002 298 16 26 35 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2003 298 16 26 35 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2004 318 26 22 32 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2005 327 31 22 29 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2006 371 32 20 37 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2007 328 25 25 43 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2008 341 25 29 45 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2009 343 31 37 42 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2010 333 30 36 37 2 n/a n/a 0 438
2011 325 31 25 36 0 0 15 0 432
2012 308 30 28 36 0 0 15 0 417
2013 293 19 21 37 1 0 13 0 384
2014 279 17 21 33 1 0 13 0 364
2015 274 18 25 40 1 0 11 0 369
2016 257 23 20 48 1 0 15 0 364
2017 254 17 19 41 1 0 18 0 350
2018 252 18 17 41 0 0 21 0 349
2019 246 16 19 45 0 0 23 0 349
2020 248 25 18 41 0 0 18 0 350
2021 243 23 24 26 0 0 18 0 334
2022 230 21 21 25 0 0 26 0 323
2023 245 19 22 33 0 0 27 0 346
2024 248 17 19 40 0 0 21 0 345

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 Braeburn School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 312 20.0 15.6 n/a
1989 346 22.2 15.5 n/a
1990 340 22.6 15.0 n/a
1991 277 16.3 16.9 n/a
1992 282 16.6 16.9 1.4
1993 295 15.9 18.6 0
1994 292 15.1 19.3 4.1
1995 353 22.4 15.8 8.2
1996 353 22.4 15.8 8.2
1997 327 26.1 12.5 7
1998 330 24.1 13.7 3.9
1999 333 24.9 13.4 6.3
2000 346 28.8 12.0 6.1
2001 366 31.0 11.8 n/a
2002 375 31.2 12.0 6.9
2003 375 31.2 12.0 6.9
2004 398 33.2 12.0 7.8
2005 409 27.2 15.0 n/a
2006 461 27.2 16.9 8.9
2007 421 29.4 14.3 8.8
2008 440 33.2 13.3 8.2
2009 454 35.2 14.2 10.4
2010 438 30.7 14.2 9.8
2011 432 28.0 15.4 10.2
2012 417 31.2 13.3 10.6
2013 384 30.2 12.7 10.9
2014 364 28.6 12.7 11.5
2015 369 28.0 13.1 13.6
2016 364 41.0 8.8 13.7
2017 350 29.6 11.8 10.6
2018 349 29.3 11.9 10
2019 349 25.4 13.7 13.2
2020 350 29.2 11.9 13.7
2021 334 30.0 11.1 12.3
2022 323 24.7 13.0 13.9
2023 346 28.7 12.0 14.7
2024 345 29.0 11.8 16.8

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 Braeburn School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 312 20.0 15.6 n/a
1989 346 22.2 15.5 n/a
1990 340 22.6 15.0 n/a
1991 277 16.3 16.9 n/a
1992 282 16.6 16.9 1.4
1993 295 15.9 18.6 0
1994 292 15.1 19.3 4.1
1995 353 22.4 15.8 8.2
1996 353 22.4 15.8 8.2
1997 327 26.1 12.5 7
1998 330 24.1 13.7 3.9
1999 333 24.9 13.4 6.3
2000 346 28.8 12.0 6.1
2001 366 31.0 11.8 n/a
2002 375 31.2 12.0 6.9
2003 375 31.2 12.0 6.9
2004 398 33.2 12.0 7.8
2005 409 27.2 15.0 n/a
2006 461 27.2 16.9 8.9
2007 421 29.4 14.3 8.8
2008 440 33.2 13.3 8.2
2009 454 35.2 14.2 10.4
2010 438 30.7 14.2 9.8
2011 432 28.0 15.4 10.2
2012 417 31.2 13.3 10.6
2013 384 30.2 12.7 10.9
2014 364 28.6 12.7 11.5
2015 369 28.0 13.1 13.6
2016 364 41.0 8.8 13.7
2017 350 29.6 11.8 10.6
2018 349 29.3 11.9 10
2019 349 25.4 13.7 13.2
2020 350 29.2 11.9 13.7
2021 334 30.0 11.1 12.3
2022 323 24.7 13.0 13.9
2023 346 28.7 12.0 14.7
2024 345 29.0 11.8 16.8

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 Braeburn School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,714
2019 $17,456
2020 $16,814
2021 $19,043
2022 $19,755
2023 $19,965

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Braeburn 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 118th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 156th of 491 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Braeburn School)77.858
 19.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Hartford School District)68.264.6
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Braeburn School)69.862
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Hartford School District)67.465.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Braeburn School)77.659.3
 18.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Hartford School District)69.268.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Braeburn School)70.162.3
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Hartford School District)66.664.1
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.545.3
 7.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Braeburn School)78.271
 7.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Hartford School District)7266.2
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Braeburn School)70.458.1
 12.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Hartford School District)65.855.1
 10.7%
   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 Students349346
 0.9%
African American1619
 18.8%
American Indian00
Asian1922
 15.8%
Hispanic4533
 26.7%
Pacific Islander00
White246245
 0.4%
Two or More Races2327
 17.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.2%14.7%
 1.6%

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Students at Braeburn School are 72% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 5% African American.

Braeburn School ranks 108th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Braeburn School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bristow Middle School
Middle : Sedgwick Middle School
High : Conard High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 345 students attended Braeburn School.


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