Edgewood Creative Thinking Through STEAM Magnet School is a STEAM magnet school located in New Haven, Connecticut. The school teaches kindergarten through eighth grade, and the principal is Shanta Smith. Edgewood was the first school redone in the New Haven school renovation project.
Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Edgewood 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 18% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgewood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Edgewood School's student population of 397 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
397 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1911
Campus Size
2 acres
School Motto
Mighty oaks from tiny acorns grow
School Rankings
Edgewood 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 Edgewood School is 0.71, which is more 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
#765 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
24%
32%
Black
43%
12%
White
22%
46%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgewood School's ranking?
Edgewood School is ranked #765 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Edgewood School often compared to?
Edgewood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Edgewood School?
397 students attend Edgewood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Edgewood School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgewood School?
Edgewood School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edgewood School offer ?
Edgewood School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edgewood School part of?
Edgewood School is part of New Haven School District.
In what neighborhood is Edgewood School located?
Edgewood School is located in the Westville neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
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