Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Scotland Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scotland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Scotland Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scotland Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scotland Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 940 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
1%
13%
White
84%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scotland Elementary School's ranking?
Scotland Elementary School is ranked #10 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Scotland Elementary School often compared to?
Scotland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barlow Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Scotland Elementary School?
334 students attend Scotland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Scotland Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scotland Elementary School?
Scotland Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Scotland Elementary School offer ?
Scotland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Scotland Elementary School part of?
Scotland Elementary School is part of Ridgefield School District.
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