Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
3%
12%
White
75%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CT state average).
How many students attend East School?
363 students attend East School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of East School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East School?
East School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does East School offer ?
East School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is East School part of?
East School is part of Torrington School District.
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