Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Center School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Center School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Center School ranks within the top 20% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#162 out of 939 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
8%
31%
Black
4%
12%
White
82%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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
What is Center School's ranking?
Center School is ranked #162 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Center School often compared to?
Center Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windermere School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Center School?
456 students attend Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Center School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center School?
Center School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Center School offer ?
Center School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Center School part of?
Center School is part of Ellington School District.
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