Clara T. O'connell School serves 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45-49%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
44%
31%
Black
8%
12%
White
40%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
How many students attend Clara T. O'connell School?
348 students attend Clara T. O'connell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Clara T. O'connell School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clara T. O'connell School?
Clara T. O'connell School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clara T. O'connell School offer ?
Clara T. O'connell School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clara T. O'connell School part of?
Clara T. O'connell School is part of Bristol School District.
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