Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School vs. Governor William Pitkin School
Should you attend Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School or Governor William Pitkin School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Governor William Pitkin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Governor William Pitkin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
519 students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#497 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#505 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
49
Grade 1 Students
86
53
Grade 2 Students
78
60
Grade 3 Students
109
69
Grade 4 Students
89
61
Grade 5 Students
87
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
11%
% Hispanic
47%
41%
% Black
27%
28%
% White
20%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%