Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Tootin' Hills School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tootin' Hills School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tootin' Hills School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tootin' Hills School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tootin' Hills School is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#74 out of 942 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
31%
Black
4%
12%
White
74%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tootin' Hills School's ranking?
Tootin' Hills School is ranked #74 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Tootin' Hills School often compared to?
Tootin' Hills Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central School, Latimer Lane School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Tootin' Hills School?
383 students attend Tootin' Hills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Tootin' Hills School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tootin' Hills School?
Tootin' Hills School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tootin' Hills School offer ?
Tootin' Hills School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tootin' Hills School part of?
Tootin' Hills School is part of Simsbury School District.
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