Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Quaker Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quaker Hill Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Quaker Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quaker Hill Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#362 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
17%
31%
Black
4%
12%
White
64%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Quaker Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Quaker Hill Elementary School is ranked #362 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Quaker Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Quaker Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Neck Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Quaker Hill Elementary School?
341 students attend Quaker Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Quaker Hill Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quaker Hill Elementary School?
Quaker Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Quaker Hill Elementary School offer ?
Quaker Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Quaker Hill Elementary School part of?
Quaker Hill Elementary School is part of Waterford School District.
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