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Pomperaug Elementary School

Summary:

Pomperaug Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 415 students in grades PK-5 in Southbury, Connecticut. The school is part of the Regional School District 15, which is ranked 56 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pomperaug Elementary consistently outperforms the state and its district in standardized test scores, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-5. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Connecticut elementary schools for most years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2023-2024. Pomperaug also performs well across different student subgroups, ranking 63 out of 237 Connecticut elementary schools for female students and 112 out of 233 for male students, both with 3-star ratings. The school has a relatively high per-student spending of $20,272 and a low student-teacher ratio ranging from 12.2 to 12.8 students per teacher over the past three years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Middle Gate Elementary School, Head O'Meadow Elementary School, and Booth Free School, Pomperaug Elementary stands out for its higher academic performance, stronger statewide ranking, and lower student-teacher ratio. This suggests the school may be providing a more resource-intensive and effective educational experience for its students. However, the school's ranking for male students and White students is slightly lower than for female students, indicating potential areas for improvement in addressing the needs of these subgroups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 607 Main St. S
       Southbury, CT  06488

(203) 264-8283

District: Regional School District 15

SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,250 Help


Students who attend Pomperaug Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Rochambeau Middle School
High:    Pomperaug Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  422

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.1%
Hispanic:
9.7%
Asian:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13% Help


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Compare Details Pomperaug Elementary School ranks better than 78.9% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School District 15! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.9. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.1%), Hispanic (9.7%), Asian (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pomperaug Elementary School is 12.1, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School District 15! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pomperaug Elementary School is $21,250. 2 elementary schools in the Regional School District 15 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pomperaug Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pomperaug Elementary School 105th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Pomperaug Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Regional School District 15:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 15 56th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pomperaug Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pomperaug Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.15 105th 570 81.6%
2007 81.18 72nd 568 87.3%
2008 80.87 72nd 565 87.3%
2009 80.79 69th 566 87.8%
2010 78.83 105th 579 81.9%
2011 75.35 156th 565 72.4%
2012 70.66 211th 564 62.6%
2013 73.60 179th 557 67.9%
2015 79.21 125th 551 77.3%
2016 88.59 40th 518 92.3%
2017 81.06 114th 519 78.0%
2018 83.35 94th 532 82.3%
2019 82.35 104th 522 80.1%
2021 75.06 157th 538 70.8%
2022 67.87 175th 490 64.3%
2023 80.73 108th 491 78.0%
2024 80.90 105th 497 78.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Pomperaug Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.27 85th 259 67.2%
2021 61.26 189th 455 58.5%
2022 75.02 77th 234 67.1%
2023 79.00 63rd 230 72.6%
2024 77.86 63rd 237 73.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Pomperaug Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.59 79th 262 69.8%
2021 71.04 136th 445 69.4%
2022 59.65 124th 232 46.6%
2023 67.96 100th 231 56.7%
2024 64.42 112th 233 51.9%
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Rank History for White students at Pomperaug Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.27 83rd 296 72.0%
2019 68.51 89th 295 69.8%
2021 57.41 146th 327 55.4%
2022 43.35 170th 252 32.5%
2023 66.26 99th 262 62.2%
2024 60.69 114th 250 54.4%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut 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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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pomperaug Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 412 4 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1989 411 6 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1990 424 2 3 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 433
1991 437 2 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1992 431 3 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1993 446 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1994 479 2 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1995 514 2 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1996 514 2 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1997 526 1 8 16 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1998 486 3 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1999 515 3 17 8 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2000 532 3 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2001 532 1 23 2 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2002 521 0 24 12 2 n/a n/a 0 559
2003 521 0 24 12 2 n/a n/a 0 559
2004 521 0 24 12 2 n/a n/a 0 559
2005 512 0 22 9 1 n/a n/a 0 544
2006 573 1 20 14 3 n/a n/a 0 611
2007 493 1 19 10 2 n/a n/a 0 525
2008 499 1 23 15 2 n/a n/a 0 540
2009 480 4 29 16 2 n/a n/a 0 531
2010 481 6 27 16 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2011 450 4 29 14 1 0 0 0 498
2012 440 3 26 10 0 0 2 0 481
2013 408 2 20 12 1 1 3 0 447
2014 385 6 18 15 1 1 4 0 430
2015 337 7 14 23 1 0 9 0 391
2016 300 7 13 23 1 0 9 0 353
2017 294 8 12 26 1 0 7 0 348
2018 277 6 11 27 0 0 7 0 328
2019 297 6 11 36 0 0 8 0 358
2020 305 8 14 33 0 0 11 0 371
2021 302 7 16 32 0 0 12 0 369
2022 313 11 16 33 0 0 12 0 385
2023 337 8 21 38 0 0 11 0 415
2024 338 10 17 41 0 0 16 0 422

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 Pomperaug Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 426 23.0 18.5 n/a
1989 426 22.0 19.3 n/a
1990 433 24.0 18.0 n/a
1991 451 24.0 18.7 n/a
1992 442 25.1 17.6 1.8
1993 453 26.5 17.1 0
1994 495 29.3 16.9 4.6
1995 537 30.8 17.4 4.3
1996 537 30.8 17.4 4.3
1997 551 35.1 15.7 4.2
1998 503 30.7 16.4 2.6
1999 543 32.7 16.6 3.1
2000 558 37.4 14.9 3
2001 558 37.5 14.9 n/a
2002 559 34.6 16.2 3
2003 559 34.6 16.2 3
2004 559 38.1 14.7 2.7
2005 544 33.0 16.5 n/a
2006 611 33.7 18.1 1.5
2007 525 32.4 16.2 0.8
2008 540 34.9 15.5 1.7
2009 531 37.3 15.5 1.1
2010 531 33.8 15.7 1.1
2011 498 35.4 14.0 2.8
2012 481 34.4 13.9 1.2
2013 447 35.0 12.7 4.7
2014 430 30.9 13.8 3.7
2015 391 27.0 14.4 5.1
2016 353 27.0 13.0 5.7
2017 348 25.0 13.8 8.3
2018 328 26.5 12.3 4.9
2019 358 29.0 12.3 13.1
2020 371 28.9 12.8 12.4
2021 369 28.9 12.7 13
2022 385 31.4 12.2 11.7
2023 415 32.4 12.8 12.3
2024 422 34.8 12.1 13

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 Pomperaug Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 426 23.0 18.5 n/a
1989 426 22.0 19.3 n/a
1990 433 24.0 18.0 n/a
1991 451 24.0 18.7 n/a
1992 442 25.1 17.6 1.8
1993 453 26.5 17.1 0
1994 495 29.3 16.9 4.6
1995 537 30.8 17.4 4.3
1996 537 30.8 17.4 4.3
1997 551 35.1 15.7 4.2
1998 503 30.7 16.4 2.6
1999 543 32.7 16.6 3.1
2000 558 37.4 14.9 3
2001 558 37.5 14.9 n/a
2002 559 34.6 16.2 3
2003 559 34.6 16.2 3
2004 559 38.1 14.7 2.7
2005 544 33.0 16.5 n/a
2006 611 33.7 18.1 1.5
2007 525 32.4 16.2 0.8
2008 540 34.9 15.5 1.7
2009 531 37.3 15.5 1.1
2010 531 33.8 15.7 1.1
2011 498 35.4 14.0 2.8
2012 481 34.4 13.9 1.2
2013 447 35.0 12.7 4.7
2014 430 30.9 13.8 3.7
2015 391 27.0 14.4 5.1
2016 353 27.0 13.0 5.7
2017 348 25.0 13.8 8.3
2018 328 26.5 12.3 4.9
2019 358 29.0 12.3 13.1
2020 371 28.9 12.8 12.4
2021 369 28.9 12.7 13
2022 385 31.4 12.2 11.7
2023 415 32.4 12.8 12.3
2024 422 34.8 12.1 13

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 Pomperaug Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $20,011
2019 $20,272
2020 $20,866
2021 $20,059
2022 $21,008
2023 $21,250

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pomperaug Elementary 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 104th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 108th of 491 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pomperaug Elementary School)87.878.4
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 15)84.769
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pomperaug Elementary School)7566.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 15)72.760.5
 12.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pomperaug Elementary School)83.977.4
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 15)80.767.3
 13.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pomperaug Elementary School)71.966.1
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 15)77.367.7
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pomperaug Elementary School)65.167.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 15)6864.2
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students358415
 15.9%
African American68
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian1121
 90.9%
Hispanic3638
 5.6%
Pacific Islander00
White297337
 13.5%
Two or More Races811
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.1%12.3%
 0.8%

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Pomperaug Elementary School ranks 105th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 422 students attended Pomperaug Elementary School.

Students who attend Pomperaug Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rochambeau Middle School
High : Pomperaug Regional High School

Students at Pomperaug Elementary School are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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