Great Neck Elementary School (Ranked Top 30% for 2025-26)

165 Great Neck Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385

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Top 30%

Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Great Neck Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving is 65-69% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 334 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
: Top 30% in CT
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Great Neck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Great Neck Elementary School's student population of 334 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Great Neck Elementary School
Kind	71
1	44
2	62
3	52
4	45
5	60

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Total Students

334 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Great Neck Elementary School
2023	313
2022	310
2021	301
2020	316
2019	316
2018	300
2017	300
2016	314
2015	340
2014	339
2013	353

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Great Neck Elementary School
2023	29
2022	28
2021	28
2020	33
2019	33
2018	26
2017	26
2016	27
2015	28
2014	26
2013	30

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School Motto

Collaborate ~ Innovate ~ Educate

School Rankings

Great Neck Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Great Neck Elementary School is 0.44, 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)

#225 out of 939 schools
(Top 30%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Great Neck Elementary School
2023	#225
2022	#186
2021	#225
2019	#115
2018	#204
2017	#204
2016	#209
2015	#264
2013	#457
2012	#322
2011	#439

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60-64%

41%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Great Neck Elementary School	Connecticut	Waterford School District
2023	62%	41%	52%
2022	67%	40%	51%
2021	62%	39%	45%
2019	77%	48%	63%
2018	62%	47%	54%
2017	62%	46%	51%
2016	67%	44%	49%
2015	52%	40%	42%
2013	90%	82%	91%
2012	92%	83%	92%
2011	91%	83%	92%

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65-69%

50%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Great Neck Elementary School	Connecticut	Waterford School District
2022	67%	50%	62%
2021	62%	51%	58%
2019	77%	58%	70%
2018	77%	57%	54%
2017	77%	57%	66%
2016	72%	58%	67%
2015	72%	56%	66%
2013	82%	80%	89%
2012	87%	80%	89%
2011	85%	79%	88%

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65-69%

47%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Great Neck Elementary School	Connecticut	Waterford School District
2022	67%	47%	58%
2021	54%	49%	59%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Great Neck Elementary School	Connecticut	Waterford School District
2023	11:1	12:1	10:1
2022	11:1	12:1	10:1
2021	11:1	12:1	10:1
2020	10:1	13:1	11:1
2019	10:1	13:1	11:1
2018	12:1	13:1	11:1
2017	12:1	13:1	11:1
2016	12:1	13:1	11:1
2015	12:1	13:1	12:1
2014	13:1	13:1	12:1
2013	12:1	13:1	12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Great Neck Elementary School	Connecticut	Waterford School District
2023	3%	5%	6%
2022	4%	5%	6%
2021	5%	5%	6%
2020	4%	5%	5%
2019	4%	5%	5%
2018	2%	5%	5%
2017	2%	5%	5%
2016	2%	5%	5%
2015	4%	5%	5%
2014	4%	6%	5%
2013	5%	5%	6%

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Hispanic

16%

31%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Great Neck Elementary School	Connecticut	Waterford School District
2023	22%	30%	12%
2022	12%	29%	11%
2021	11%	28%	11%
2020	11%	25%	10%
2019	11%	25%	10%
2018	10%	24%	9%
2017	10%	24%	9%
2016	7%	23%	9%
2015	8%	22%	9%
2014	9%	21%	9%
2013	9%	20%	8%

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Black

12%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Great Neck Elementary School	Connecticut	Waterford School District
2023	1%	12%	3%
2022	2%	13%	3%
2021	1%	13%	3%
2020	3%	13%	3%
2019	3%	13%	3%
2018	2%	13%	3%
2017	2%	13%	3%
2016	2%	13%	3%
2015	2%	13%	3%
2014	2%	13%	4%
2013	1%	13%	4%

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White

73%

47%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Great Neck Elementary School	Connecticut	Waterford School District
2023	68%	48%	74%
2022	77%	49%	75%
2021	77%	50%	76%
2020	78%	53%	78%
2019	78%	53%	78%
2018	83%	55%	80%
2017	83%	55%	80%
2016	85%	56%	80%
2015	83%	57%	80%
2014	82%	58%	79%
2013	83%	60%	80%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Great Neck Elementary School	Connecticut	Waterford School District
2023	6%	5%	5%
2022	5%	4%	5%
2021	6%	4%	4%
2020	4%	4%	4%
2019	4%	4%	4%
2018	3%	3%	3%
2017	3%	3%	3%
2016	4%	3%	2%
2015	3%	3%	2%
2014	3%	2%	2%
2013	2%	2%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.44

0.68

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Great Neck Elementary School	Connecticut	Waterford School District
2023	0.49	0.67	0.43
2022	0.39	0.66	0.42
2021	0.39	0.66	0.40
2020	0.38	0.64	0.38
2019	0.38	0.64	0.38
2018	0.30	0.63	0.35
2017	0.30	0.63	0.35
2016	0.27	0.62	0.35
2015	0.30	0.61	0.35
2014	0.33	0.61	0.37
2013	0.30	0.59	0.36

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Eligible for

20%

37%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Great Neck Elementary School	Connecticut	Waterford School District
2023	20%	36%	21%
2022	21%	34%	19%
2021	22%	36%	18%
2020	22%	35%	19%
2019	22%	35%	19%
2018	20%	31%	14%
2017	20%	31%	14%
2016	22%	33%	13%
2015	21%	33%	12%
2014	17%	32%	14%
2013	14%	31%	12%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Great Neck Elementary School	Connecticut	Waterford School District
2023	5%	6%	5%
2022	5%	6%	6%
2021	6%	6%	6%
2020	8%	7%	7%
2019	8%	7%	7%
2018	4%	5%	4%
2017	4%	5%	4%
2016	2%	5%	3%
2015	2%	5%	3%
2014	4%	5%	4%
2013	4%	5%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Waterford School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Great Neck Elementary School's ranking?

Great Neck Elementary School is ranked #225 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.

What schools are Great Neck Elementary School often compared to?

Great Neck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lillie B. Haynes 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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).

How many students attend Great Neck Elementary School?

334 students attend Great Neck Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Great Neck Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Neck Elementary School?

Great Neck Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Great Neck Elementary School offer ?

Great Neck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Great Neck Elementary School part of?

Great Neck Elementary School is part of Waterford School District.