Great Neck Elementary School

165 Great Neck Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Great Neck Elementary 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30% in CT
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Great Neck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Great Neck Elementary School's student population of 309 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
309 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
Collaborate ~ Innovate ~ Educate

School Rankings

Great Neck Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Neck Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#225 out of 939 schools
(Top 30%)
60-64%
41%
65-69%
50%
65-69%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
17%
32%
Black
1%
12%
White
71%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
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 Great Neck Elementary School's ranking?
Great Neck Elementary School is ranked #225 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Great Neck Elementary School often compared to?
Great Neck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lillie B. Haynes School, Jack Jackter Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Great Neck Elementary School?
309 students attend Great Neck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Great Neck Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Neck Elementary School?
Great Neck Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Great Neck Elementary School offer ?
Great Neck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Great Neck Elementary School part of?
Great Neck Elementary School is part of Waterford School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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