Saugatuck Elementary School

Summary:

Saugatuck Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Westport, Connecticut, serving 434 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Westport School District, which is ranked 4th out of 158 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Saugatuck Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Connecticut, with exceptional academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, 74.6% of 3rd graders, 81% of 4th graders, and 86.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly exceeding state averages. The school's math and science scores also outperform state benchmarks. Saugatuck has a low student-teacher ratio of 10.8 and spends $21,848 per student, above the state average.

Compared to nearby schools like Long Lots School, Coleytown Elementary School, and Green's Farms School, Saugatuck's academic performance is consistently among the top in the state. In contrast, schools in the Norwalk School District, such as Tracey Magnet School and Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School, have significantly lower proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public K-5

170 Riverside Ave.
Westport, CT 06880

(203) 221-2910

District: Westport School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
39^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,785

Students who attend Saugatuck Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bedford Middle School
High:	Staples High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 398

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.9%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Two or more races:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Saugatuck Elementary School ranks better than 92.2% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Westport School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.27. (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 Saugatuck Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Westport School District. Racial makeup is: White (75.9%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saugatuck Elementary School is 10.9, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Westport School District. (See more...)

Compare Saugatuck Elementary School employs 36.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saugatuck Elementary School is $24,785, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Westport School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saugatuck Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Saugatuck Elementary School 39^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Saugatuck Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Westport School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westport School District 4^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Saugatuck Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Saugatuck Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	82.03	69^th	570	87.9%
2007	80.25	82^nd	568	85.6%
2008	86.25	7^th	565	98.8%
2009	81.14	61^st	566	89.2%
2010	82.01	54^th	579	90.7%
2011	81.43	60^th	565	89.4%
2012	84.99	5^th	564	99.1%
2013	86.22	5^th	557	99.1%
2015	90.24	28^th	551	94.9%
2016	88.35	44^th	518	91.5%
2017	89.76	29^th	519	94.4%
2018	89.67	40^th	532	92.5%
2019	91.06	26^th	522	95.0%
2021	90.81	45^th	538	91.6%
2022	88.69	43^rd	490	91.2%
2023	89.61	39^th	491	92.1%
2024	89.27	39^th	497	92.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Saugatuck Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	83.16	41^st	259	84.2%
2019	84.05	31^st	242	87.2%
2021	85.99	57^th	455	87.5%
2022	79.69	55^th	234	76.5%
2023	77.76	67^th	230	70.9%
2024	75.39	74^th	237	68.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Saugatuck Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	88.03	17^th	262	93.5%
2019	90.52	10^th	247	96.0%
2021	90.33	33^rd	445	92.6%
2022	81.15	47^th	232	79.7%
2023	88.93	14^th	231	93.9%
2024	88.94	18^th	233	92.3%

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Rank History for White students at Saugatuck Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	80.12	49^th	296	83.4%
2019	83.48	29^th	295	90.2%
2021	80.46	46^th	327	85.9%
2022	74.27	64^th	252	74.6%
2023	74.91	62^nd	262	76.3%
2024	73.11	61^st	250	75.6%

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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 Saugatuck Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	442	1	19	7	0	n/a	n/a	469
2003	442	1	19	7	0	n/a	n/a	469
2004	449	1	23	8	0	n/a	n/a	481
2005	456	1	22	8	0	n/a	n/a	487
2006	538	1	21	9	0	n/a	n/a	569
2007	470	1	13	4	1	n/a	n/a	489
2008	469	4	16	16	1	n/a	n/a	506
2009	484	5	12	17	1	n/a	n/a	519
2010	487	9	10	18	1	n/a	n/a	525
2011	493	6	10	17	0	0	4	530
2012	476	7	16	16	0	0	7	522
2013	471	4	22	14	0	0	13	524
2014	470	5	18	14	0	0	16	523
2015	450	5	25	13	0	0	25	518
2016	429	5	34	13	0	0	35	516
2017	403	6	28	12	0	0	34	483
2018	404	5	25	16	0	0	33	483
2019	382	7	25	24	0	0	28	466
2020	340	6	24	23	0	0	29	422
2021	322	10	22	22	1	0	32	409
2022	327	10	22	29	1	0	32	421
2023	340	10	19	37	1	0	27	434
2024	302	9	17	40	1	0	29	398

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 Saugatuck Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	469	35.7	13.1	1.1
2003	469	35.7	13.1	1.1
2004	481	39.4	12.2	1
2005	487	39.1	12.5	n/a
2006	569	39.2	14.5	0.5
2007	489	38.6	12.7	n/a
2008	506	42.0	12.0	0.8
2009	519	49.1	11.8	1.3
2010	525	46.2	11.3	2.5
2011	530	45.6	11.6	3
2012	522	46.1	11.3	2.3
2013	524	43.6	12.0	2.1
2014	523	44.4	11.7	1.3
2015	518	39.0	13.2	1.7
2016	516	43.0	12.0	1.7
2017	483	40.4	11.9	2.3
2018	483	41.1	11.7	1.9
2019	466	35.7	13.0	1.7
2020	422	38.8	10.8	2.6
2021	409	38.4	10.6	2.4
2022	421	37.0	11.3	2.4
2023	434	39.9	10.8	2.5
2024	398	36.2	10.9	n/a

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 Saugatuck Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	469	35.7	13.1	1.1
2003	469	35.7	13.1	1.1
2004	481	39.4	12.2	1
2005	487	39.1	12.5	n/a
2006	569	39.2	14.5	0.5
2007	489	38.6	12.7	n/a
2008	506	42.0	12.0	0.8
2009	519	49.1	11.8	1.3
2010	525	46.2	11.3	2.5
2011	530	45.6	11.6	3
2012	522	46.1	11.3	2.3
2013	524	43.6	12.0	2.1
2014	523	44.4	11.7	1.3
2015	518	39.0	13.2	1.7
2016	516	43.0	12.0	1.7
2017	483	40.4	11.9	2.3
2018	483	41.1	11.7	1.9
2019	466	35.7	13.0	1.7
2020	422	38.8	10.8	2.6
2021	409	38.4	10.6	2.4
2022	421	37.0	11.3	2.4
2023	434	39.9	10.8	2.5
2024	398	36.2	10.9	n/a

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 Saugatuck Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$21,294
2019	$21,848
2020	$24,243
2021	$23,980
2022	$23,993
2023	$24,785

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saugatuck Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 26^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 39^th of 491 Elementary schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saugatuck Elementary School)	89.7	79.7	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westport School District)	83.5	73.8	9.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Saugatuck Elementary School)	82.1	79.4	2.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westport School District)	85.1	79.4	5.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Saugatuck Elementary School)	88.2	82.4	5.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westport School District)	87.2	85.9	1.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Saugatuck Elementary School)	82.4	85.3	2.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westport School District)	85.6	87.4	1.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Saugatuck Elementary School)	84.5	76.8	7.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westport School District)	87.6	80.9	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Saugatuck Elementary School)	79.4	70.7	8.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westport School District)	82	78.1	3.9%
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	466	434	6.9%
African American	7	10	42.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	25	19	24%
Hispanic	24	37	54.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	382	340	11%
Two or More Races	28	27	3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1.7%	2.5%	0.8%

Schools Near Saugatuck 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Saugatuck Elementary School	Public	K-5	170 Riverside Ave.	Westport	06880	Fairfield County	Westport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 221-2910	398	36	10.9		302 (75.9%)	9 (2.3%)	40 (10.1%)	17 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.3%)	89.3	39^th of 497 public elementary schools	92.2%		89.6	39^th of 491 public elementary schools	92.1%		77.9	74.6	81.0	86.8	77.5	77.8	75.0	$24,785
King's Highway Elementary School	Public	K-5	125 Post Rd. West	Westport	06880	Fairfield County	Westport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 341-1802	463	39	11.8		337 (72.8%)	14 (3.0%)	47 (10.2%)	30 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.6%)	92.8	13^th of 497 public elementary schools	97.4%		94.1	7^th of 491 public elementary schools	98.6%	6	87.2	81.7	80.3	89.5	80.3	78.9	88.4	$24,692
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Starlight Drive	Norwalk	06851	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 899-2980	357	31	11.7	37.8%	114 (31.9%)	65 (18.2%)	143 (40.1%)	9 (2.5%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.6%)	21 (5.9%)	35.1	307^th of 497 public elementary schools	38.2%		37.2	289^th of 491 public elementary schools	41.1%	18	35.7	42.4	41.7	42.9	54.2	45.8	26.2	$23,391
Naramake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16 King Street	Norwalk	06851	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 899-2900	366	28	13.3	53.3%	110 (30.1%)	37 (10.1%)	189 (51.6%)	13 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.6%)	35.1	308^th of 497 public elementary schools	38.0%		35.5	296^th of 491 public elementary schools	39.7%	12	33.9	44.4	40.0		59.3	40.0	33.9	$24,208
Norwalk Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	11 Allen Road	Norwalk	06851	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 945-0320	150	7	21.4	37.3%	22 (14.7%)	23 (15.3%)	82 (54.7%)	13 (8.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.0%)								(n/a)								$21,870
Green's Farms School	Public	K-5	17 Morningside Dr. South	Westport	06880	Fairfield County	Westport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 222-3610	454	42	10.8		356 (78.4%)	9 (2.0%)	35 (7.7%)	21 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.0%)	93.4	11^th of 497 public elementary schools	97.8%		90.2	35^th of 491 public elementary schools	92.9%	24	84.5	81.7	80.6	90.1	85.4	80.6	93.0	$26,554
Cranbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10 Knowalot Lane	Norwalk	06851	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 846-3600	420	31	13.5	39.3%	196 (46.7%)	33 (7.9%)	156 (37.1%)	17 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.3%)	49.6	251^st of 497 public elementary schools	49.5%		41	278^th of 491 public elementary schools	43.4%	27	49.3	50.7	50.0	50.7	59.4	48.4	44.9	$22,270
Tracey Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	20 Camp Street	Norwalk	06851	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 899-2960	464	30	15.4	61.9%	78 (16.8%)	71 (15.3%)	269 (58.0%)	19 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.6%)	26.7	343^rd of 497 public elementary schools	31.0%		18	375^th of 491 public elementary schools	23.6%	32	46.3	20.7	36.7	37.5	27.6	43.3	33.8	$22,080
Long Lots School	Public	K-5	13 Hyde Ln.	Westport	06880	Fairfield County	Westport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 341-1910	562	50	11.1		421 (74.9%)	7 (1.2%)	47 (8.4%)	45 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.5%)	92.1	16^th of 497 public elementary schools	96.8%		90.2	34^th of 491 public elementary schools	93.1%	18	89.8	76.9	80.2	87.5	90.1	76.7	77.3	$23,002
Coleytown Elementary School	Public	K-5	65 Easton Rd.	Westport	06880	Fairfield County	Westport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 341-1710	486	41	12.0		368 (75.7%)	11 (2.3%)	41 (8.4%)	28 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (7.6%)	91.5	21^st of 497 public elementary schools	95.8%		90.3	33^rd of 491 public elementary schools	93.3%	12	83.5	79.1	81.1	88.6	79.1	79.7	81.0	$23,838

Frequently Asked Questions about Saugatuck Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Saugatuck Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Bedford Middle School
High : Staples High School

How many students attend Saugatuck Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 398 students attended Saugatuck Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Saugatuck Elementary School?

Students at Saugatuck Elementary School are 76% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

What district is Saugatuck Elementary School in?

Westport School District

Is Saugatuck Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Saugatuck Elementary School ranks in the top 7.8% of Connecticut elementary schools.

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