Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Brooklyn Elementary 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 50-54% (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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn Elementary School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
469 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Brooklyn School will foster a drive for learning within each student to reach his/her greatest potential.
School Rankings
Brooklyn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#487 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
32%
Black
2%
12%
White
79%
46%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
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 is Brooklyn Elementary School's ranking?
Brooklyn Elementary School is ranked #487 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Brooklyn Elementary School often compared to?
Brooklyn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Killingly Central School, Canterbury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Elementary School?
469 students attend Brooklyn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Brooklyn Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn Elementary School?
Brooklyn Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Elementary School offer ?
Brooklyn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooklyn Elementary School part of?
Brooklyn Elementary School is part of Brooklyn School District.
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