Candlewood Lake Elementary School serves 1,107 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Candlewood Lake Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
19%
31%
Black
4%
12%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Candlewood Lake Elementary School?
1,107 students attend Candlewood Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Candlewood Lake Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Candlewood Lake Elementary School?
Candlewood Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Candlewood Lake Elementary School offer ?
Candlewood Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Candlewood Lake Elementary School part of?
Candlewood Lake Elementary School is part of Brookfield School District.
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