Lewin G. Joel Junior School

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Lewin G. Joel Junior School is an elementary school located in Clinton, Connecticut, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 549 students. The school is part of the Clinton School District, which is ranked 82 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lewin G. Joel Junior School has a relatively diverse student population, with 69.95% White, 23.32% Hispanic, and 3.1% Asian students. This diversity is higher compared to some nearby schools, such as Kathleen E. Goodwin School (77.06% White) and Calvin Leete School (78.67% White). The school has shown strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 110 out of 557 Connecticut elementary schools in the 2012-2013 school year to 213 out of 497 in the 2023-2024 school year.

Despite the school's overall strong academic performance, there appear to be some racial achievement gaps. For example, the school's White students have consistently ranked lower than the state average, with a ranking of 185 out of 250 Connecticut elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. When compared to nearby schools, Lewin G. Joel Junior School generally performs well, with higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics compared to the state average. However, some nearby schools, such as Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School and Calvin Leete School, have consistently outperformed Lewin G. Joel Junior School, ranking among the top schools in the state.

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Public PK, KG-4

 137A Glenwood Rd.
       Clinton, CT  06413


(860) 664-6501

District: Clinton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
213th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,768 Help


Students who attend Lewin G. Joel Junior School usually attend:

Middle:    Jared Eliot School
High:    The Morgan School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  546

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.3%
Hispanic:
24.2%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.4% Help


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Compare Details Lewin G. Joel Junior School ranks better than 57.1% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.19. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.3%), Hispanic (24.2%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lewin G. Joel Junior School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lewin G. Joel Junior School is $21,768.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lewin G. Joel Junior School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewin G. Joel Junior School 213th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Lewin G. Joel Junior School in the ranking list.)

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Clinton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clinton School District 82nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lewin G. Joel Junior School

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Rank History for all students at Lewin G. Joel Junior School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.50 140th 570 75.4%
2007 78.24 115th 568 79.8%
2008 75.37 158th 565 72.0%
2009 58.93 316th 566 44.2%
2010 64.77 274th 579 52.7%
2011 65.71 258th 565 54.3%
2012 75.08 155th 564 72.5%
2013 78.73 110th 557 80.3%
2021 61.89 220th 538 59.1%
2022 50.06 247th 490 49.6%
2023 51.45 236th 491 51.9%
2024 59.19 213th 497 57.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lewin G. Joel Junior School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.81 75th 371 79.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lewin G. Joel Junior School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.67 36th 302 88.1%
2023 58.90 21st 72 70.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Lewin G. Joel Junior School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.14 202nd 455 55.6%
2022 46.72 139th 234 40.6%
2023 43.52 144th 230 37.4%
2024 49.78 140th 237 40.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Lewin G. Joel Junior School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.54 190th 445 57.3%
2022 33.82 163rd 232 29.7%
2023 35.66 155th 231 32.9%
2024 46.24 147th 233 36.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lewin G. Joel Junior School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.97 15th 173 91.3%
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Rank History for White students at Lewin G. Joel Junior School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.43 217th 327 33.6%
2022 29.57 204th 252 19.0%
2023 30.61 208th 262 20.6%
2024 36.89 185th 250 26.0%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Lewin G. Joel Junior School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 822 9 10 19 4 n/a n/a 0 864
1989 816 5 8 30 1 n/a n/a 0 860
1990 772 4 11 28 4 n/a n/a 0 819
1991 732 5 11 33 3 n/a n/a 0 784
1992 715 5 17 40 5 n/a n/a 0 782
1993 694 5 11 44 2 n/a n/a 0 756
1994 685 9 17 33 5 n/a n/a 0 749
1995 703 9 20 43 2 n/a n/a 0 777
1996 703 9 20 43 2 n/a n/a 0 777
1997 740 15 17 50 2 n/a n/a 0 824
1998 691 11 15 39 2 n/a n/a 0 758
1999 674 7 14 42 1 n/a n/a 0 738
2000 640 4 14 38 3 n/a n/a 0 699
2001 591 9 16 41 2 n/a n/a 0 659
2002 630 2 15 27 1 n/a n/a 0 675
2003 630 2 15 27 1 n/a n/a 0 675
2004 630 2 15 25 1 n/a n/a 0 673
2005 629 6 14 35 2 n/a n/a 0 686
2006 757 7 17 45 2 n/a n/a 0 828
2007 607 6 13 36 2 n/a n/a 0 664
2008 603 5 13 45 1 n/a n/a 0 667
2009 616 6 14 52 1 n/a n/a 0 689
2010 591 8 16 56 0 n/a n/a 0 671
2011 589 6 18 61 5 0 4 0 683
2012 564 5 18 58 5 0 8 0 658
2013 533 5 23 72 3 0 9 0 645
2014 520 5 19 81 3 0 10 0 638
2015 444 6 15 80 3 0 8 0 556
2016 404 6 17 83 2 0 10 0 522
2017 380 6 12 87 2 0 10 0 497
2018 357 2 12 97 1 0 7 0 476
2019 347 2 10 104 2 0 7 0 472
2020 405 3 13 128 1 0 9 0 559
2021 366 3 9 136 0 0 12 0 526
2022 396 4 12 130 0 0 15 0 557
2023 384 4 17 128 0 0 16 0 549
2024 384 4 12 132 0 0 14 0 546

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lewin G. Joel Junior School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 864 53.0 16.3 n/a
1989 860 58.5 14.7 n/a
1990 819 54.6 15.0 n/a
1991 784 51.5 15.2 n/a
1992 782 50.4 15.5 5.8
1993 756 50.7 14.9 0.9
1994 749 46.0 16.3 13.5
1995 777 47.3 16.4 12
1996 777 47.3 16.4 12
1997 824 49.2 16.7 8
1998 758 51.8 14.6 8.2
1999 738 51.1 14.4 9.8
2000 699 50.6 13.8 10.4
2001 659 52.4 12.6 n/a
2002 675 50.8 13.3 9.2
2003 675 50.8 13.3 9.2
2004 673 55.8 12.1 7.7
2005 686 46.3 14.8 n/a
2006 828 46.6 17.8 7.4
2007 664 47.7 13.9 8.6
2008 667 51.6 12.9 8.7
2009 689 57.0 13.1 13.4
2010 671 52.6 12.7 13
2011 683 51.3 13.3 14.9
2012 658 53.8 12.2 16.3
2013 645 52.9 12.1 20.3
2014 638 54.9 11.6 21.2
2015 556 49.0 11.3 26.6
2016 522 43.0 12.1 28.4
2017 497 43.9 11.3 29.4
2018 476 43.5 10.9 31.9
2019 472 39.9 11.8 40.7
2020 559 50.3 11.1 43.6
2021 526 50.0 10.5 43.3
2022 557 50.7 10.9 40.2
2023 549 50.9 10.7 39.7
2024 546 51.7 10.5 39.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lewin G. Joel Junior School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 864 53.0 16.3 n/a
1989 860 58.5 14.7 n/a
1990 819 54.6 15.0 n/a
1991 784 51.5 15.2 n/a
1992 782 50.4 15.5 5.8
1993 756 50.7 14.9 0.9
1994 749 46.0 16.3 13.5
1995 777 47.3 16.4 12
1996 777 47.3 16.4 12
1997 824 49.2 16.7 8
1998 758 51.8 14.6 8.2
1999 738 51.1 14.4 9.8
2000 699 50.6 13.8 10.4
2001 659 52.4 12.6 n/a
2002 675 50.8 13.3 9.2
2003 675 50.8 13.3 9.2
2004 673 55.8 12.1 7.7
2005 686 46.3 14.8 n/a
2006 828 46.6 17.8 7.4
2007 664 47.7 13.9 8.6
2008 667 51.6 12.9 8.7
2009 689 57.0 13.1 13.4
2010 671 52.6 12.7 13
2011 683 51.3 13.3 14.9
2012 658 53.8 12.2 16.3
2013 645 52.9 12.1 20.3
2014 638 54.9 11.6 21.2
2015 556 49.0 11.3 26.6
2016 522 43.0 12.1 28.4
2017 497 43.9 11.3 29.4
2018 476 43.5 10.9 31.9
2019 472 39.9 11.8 40.7
2020 559 50.3 11.1 43.6
2021 526 50.0 10.5 43.3
2022 557 50.7 10.9 40.2
2023 549 50.9 10.7 39.7
2024 546 51.7 10.5 39.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lewin G. Joel Junior School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,752
2019 $20,321
2020 $18,374
2021 $19,838
2022 $19,730
2023 $21,768

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewin G. Joel Junior School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lewin G. Joel Junior School)53.246.2
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clinton School District)53.246.2
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lewin G. Joel Junior School)51.452.7
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clinton School District)51.452.7
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students472549
 16.3%
African American24
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1017
 70%
Hispanic104128
 23.1%
Pacific Islander00
White347384
 10.7%
Two or More Races716
 128.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.7%39.7%
 1%


Schools Near Lewin G. Joel Junior School

Clinton School District
Public PK, KG-4
Distance: 0mi
Rank: 213th of 497
Students: 546
Westbrook School District
Public PK, KG-4
Distance: 4.47mi
Rank: 200th of 497
Students: 258
Madison School District
Public K-3
Distance: 4.73mi
Students: 383
Regional School District 17
Public PK, KG-3
Distance: 5.16mi
Students: 269
Madison School District
Public 4-5
Distance: 5.68mi
Rank: 29th of 497
Students: 345
Madison School District
Public K-3
Distance: 5.82mi
Students: 323
Regional School District 17
Public 4-5
Distance: 5.85mi
Rank: 135th of 497
Students: 280
Essex School District
Public PK, KG-6
Distance: 6.41mi
Rank: 115th of 497
Students: 299
Deep River School District
Public PK, KG-6
Distance: 7.44mi
Rank: 92nd of 497
Students: 195
Old Saybrook School District
Public PK, KG-4
Distance: 7.55mi
Rank: 233rd of 497
Students: 380








Frequently Asked Questions about Lewin G. Joel Junior School

Students at Lewin G. Joel Junior School are 70% White, 24% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Lewin G. Joel Junior School ranks 213th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 546 students attended Lewin G. Joel Junior School.

Students who attend Lewin G. Joel Junior School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jared Eliot School
High : The Morgan School


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