Serving 522 students in grades Kindergarten-4, South School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
South School's student population of 522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South School ranks within the top 1% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South School is 0.38, 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
#2 out of 940 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
1%
13%
White
78%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
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 South School's ranking?
South School is ranked #2 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are South School often compared to?
South Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East School, West School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend South School?
522 students attend South School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of South School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South School?
South School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does South School offer ?
South School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South School part of?
South School is part of New Canaan School District.
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