Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kathleen E. Goodwin School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kathleen E. Goodwin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Kathleen E. Goodwin School's student population of 380 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 29, 2025
School Rankings
Kathleen E. Goodwin 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 Kathleen E. Goodwin School is 0.39, 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
#178 out of 939 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
18%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
76%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathleen E. Goodwin School's ranking?
Kathleen E. Goodwin School is ranked #178 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Kathleen E. Goodwin School often compared to?
Kathleen E. Goodwin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Essex Elementary School, Killingworth Elementary School, Daisy Ingraham School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Kathleen E. Goodwin School?
380 students attend Kathleen E. Goodwin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Kathleen E. Goodwin School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kathleen E. Goodwin School?
Kathleen E. Goodwin School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kathleen E. Goodwin School offer ?
Kathleen E. Goodwin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kathleen E. Goodwin School part of?
Kathleen E. Goodwin School is part of Old Saybrook School District.
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Good Friday - school closed
April 03, 2026 (Friday)
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