Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harbor Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Harbor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#913 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
62%
31%
Black
20%
12%
White
6%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harbor Elementary School's ranking?
Harbor Elementary School is ranked #913 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Harbor Elementary School?
239 students attend Harbor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Harbor Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harbor Elementary School?
Harbor Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harbor Elementary School offer ?
Harbor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harbor Elementary School part of?
Harbor Elementary School is part of New London School District.
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