R. E. Thalberg Elementary School vs. Laurel Ledge School
Should you attend R. E. Thalberg Elementary School or Laurel Ledge 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
R. E. Thalberg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Laurel Ledge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, R. E. Thalberg Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laurel Ledge 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 proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
443 students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#260 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#274 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
75
58
Grade 1 Students
63
50
Grade 2 Students
70
56
Grade 3 Students
71
48
Grade 4 Students
83
43
Grade 5 Students
81
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
23%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
69%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%