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East School

54 Little Brook Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-4, East School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5% in CT
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute

School Overview

East School's student population of 570 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

School Rankings

East School ranks within the top 5% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East School is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#12 out of 942 schools
(Top 5%)
88%
40%
86%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
8%
31%
Black
2%
12%
White
79%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 East School's ranking?
East School is ranked #12 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are East School often compared to?
East Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West School, South School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend East School?
570 students attend East School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of East School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East School?
East School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does East School offer ?
East School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East School part of?
East School is part of New Canaan School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
DISTRICT: EAST First Day of School
August 26, 2025 (Tuesday)
DISTRICT: First Day of School
August 26, 2025 (Tuesday)
EAST: SPRING BREAK (NO SCHOOL)
April 06, 2026 (Monday)
DISTRICT: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April 06, 2026 (Monday)
DISTRICT: HALF DAY - Last Day of School
June 16, 2026 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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