Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Griswold Elementary 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 29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Griswold Elementary School's student population of 665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Griswold Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griswold Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#691 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
14%
31%
Black
2%
12%
White
75%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 is Griswold Elementary School's ranking?
Griswold Elementary School is ranked #691 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Griswold Elementary School often compared to?
Griswold Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mile Creek School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Griswold Elementary School?
665 students attend Griswold Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Griswold Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griswold Elementary School?
Griswold Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Griswold Elementary School offer ?
Griswold Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Griswold Elementary School part of?
Griswold Elementary School is part of Griswold School District.
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