Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Killingly Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to 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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Killingly Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Killingly Central School's student population of 326 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Rankings
The diversity score of Killingly Central 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
16%
31%
Black
4%
12%
White
73%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 schools are Killingly Central School often compared to?
Killingly Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Elementary School, Putnam Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CT state average).
How many students attend Killingly Central School?
326 students attend Killingly Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Killingly Central School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Killingly Central School?
Killingly Central School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Killingly Central School offer ?
Killingly Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Killingly Central School part of?
Killingly Central School is part of Killingly School District.
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