Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Haddam Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
89%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Haddam Elementary School?
176 students attend Haddam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Haddam Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Haddam Elementary School?
Haddam Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Haddam Elementary School offer ?
Haddam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Haddam Elementary School part of?
Haddam Elementary School is part of Regional School District 17.
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