Is Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School a good school?

Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School ranks 102 nd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 254 students attended Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School?

Students at Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School are 72% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : John F. Kennedy Middle School High : Southington High School

Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School

Summary:

Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School is a public elementary school in Southington, Connecticut, serving 261 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school consistently outshines the Southington School District and the state of Connecticut in academic assessments, making it a standout among the schools in the area.

Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School has a strong track record of academic excellence, with 70.2% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 61.1% for the district and 45.9% for the state. In SBAC/Mathematics, an impressive 83% of 3rd-graders at the school were proficient or better, outpacing the district's 72.8% and the state's 51.3%. The school's consistent high ranking, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 102 out of 497 elementary schools in Connecticut, further underscores its commitment to providing a top-notch education.

While the school has a higher percentage of White students (71.65%) compared to the district and state averages, it maintains a relatively diverse student population, with significant percentages of Hispanic and Asian students. This diversity may contribute to the school's academic success and provide a rich learning environment. When compared to other nearby schools in the Southington School District, Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School stands out, with its 3rd-grade students outperforming their peers at R.E. Thalberg Elementary School and Flanders Elementary School in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Detail:

Public K-5

70 Church Street
Southington, CT 06479

(860) 628-3450

District: Southington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
102^nd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,788

Students who attend Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	John F. Kennedy Middle School
High:	Southington High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 254

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.7%

Hispanic:

16.9%

Asian:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School ranks better than 79.5% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Southington School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.12. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.7%), Hispanic (16.9%), Asian (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School is 11.9, which is the 4^th best among 8 elementary schools in the Southington School District. (See more...)

Compare Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School employs 21.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School is $16,788, which is the 5^th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Southington School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School 102^nd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Southington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southington School District 54^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	75.14	158^th	570	72.3%
2007	78.25	114^th	568	79.9%
2008	76.78	136^th	565	75.9%
2009	81.82	47^th	566	91.7%
2010	82.27	48^th	579	91.7%
2011	80.25	87^th	565	84.6%
2012	79.92	78^th	564	86.2%
2013	84.46	23^rd	557	95.9%
2015	76.85	142^nd	551	74.2%
2016	72.88	157^th	518	69.7%
2017	78.61	137^th	519	73.6%
2018	82.15	101^st	532	81.0%
2019	76.41	153^rd	522	70.7%
2021	88.63	60^th	538	88.8%
2022	78.24	117^th	490	76.1%
2023	76.13	136^th	491	72.3%
2024	81.12	102^nd	497	79.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	78.62	101^st	455	77.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	79.94	54^th	262	79.4%
2019	78.66	58^th	247	76.5%
2021	91.69	22^nd	445	95.1%

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Rank History for White students at Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	62.88	117^th	296	60.5%
2019	61.53	126^th	295	57.3%
2021	78.32	57^th	327	82.6%
2022	61.94	111^th	252	56.0%
2024	53.43	141^st	250	43.6%

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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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	340	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	341
1989	337	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	338
1990	324	4	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	329
1991	327	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	331
1992	337	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	342
1993	315	4	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	323
1994	308	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	316
1995	263	2	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	278
1996	263	2	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	278
1997	250	1	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	260
1998	244	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	250
1999	258	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	266
2000	261	1	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	271
2001	256	2	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	269
2002	249	1	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	261
2003	249	1	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	261
2004	266	4	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	278
2005	210	6	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	227
2006	238	8	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	260
2007	208	6	3	10	1	n/a	n/a	228
2008	204	4	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	215
2009	198	5	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	213
2010	197	8	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	215
2011	249	13	3	6	0	0	9	280
2012	242	14	3	10	1	0	5	275
2013	244	12	9	12	1	0	5	283
2014	236	10	7	16	1	0	6	276
2015	238	12	4	26	0	0	7	287
2016	233	8	7	31	0	0	9	288
2017	219	5	7	36	0	0	12	279
2018	211	6	4	38	0	2	13	274
2019	202	6	6	36	0	2	13	265
2020	197	6	6	36	0	2	11	258
2021	175	7	9	45	0	2	8	246
2022	176	8	11	41	0	1	7	244
2023	187	7	14	42	0	1	10	261
2024	182	6	13	43	0	0	10	254

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	341	16.0	21.3	n/a
1989	338	16.0	21.1	n/a
1990	329	20.0	16.4	n/a
1991	331	16.5	20.0	n/a
1992	342	19.2	17.8	3.2
1993	323	18.1	17.8	0.3
1994	316	14.8	21.4	4.7
1995	278	17.2	16.2	8.3
1996	278	17.2	16.2	8.3
1997	260	15.0	17.3	6.2
1998	250	17.5	14.3	5.6
1999	266	16.8	15.8	6.8
2000	271	18.7	14.5	5.9
2001	269	19.0	14.2	n/a
2002	261	18.5	14.1	3.8
2003	261	18.5	14.1	3.8
2004	278	18.5	15.0	5.4
2005	227	14.5	15.7	n/a
2006	260	14.7	17.7	5.8
2007	228	13.1	17.4	3.5
2008	215	15.1	14.2	6
2009	213	16.6	14.1	4.7
2010	215	14.1	15.2	3.7
2011	280	19.0	14.6	10.7
2012	275	19.8	13.8	13.1
2013	283	19.8	14.2	12.4
2014	276	18.8	14.6	11.6
2015	287	19.0	15.1	13.9
2016	288	19.0	15.1	13.9
2017	279	20.2	13.8	11.1
2018	274	20.1	13.6	10.9
2019	265	19.1	13.8	19.6
2020	258	19.1	13.5	21.7
2021	246	19.1	12.8	22.4
2022	244	21.0	11.6	16
2023	261	24.6	10.6	19.9
2024	254	21.3	11.9	23.6

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 Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	341	16.0	21.3	n/a
1989	338	16.0	21.1	n/a
1990	329	20.0	16.4	n/a
1991	331	16.5	20.0	n/a
1992	342	19.2	17.8	3.2
1993	323	18.1	17.8	0.3
1994	316	14.8	21.4	4.7
1995	278	17.2	16.2	8.3
1996	278	17.2	16.2	8.3
1997	260	15.0	17.3	6.2
1998	250	17.5	14.3	5.6
1999	266	16.8	15.8	6.8
2000	271	18.7	14.5	5.9
2001	269	19.0	14.2	n/a
2002	261	18.5	14.1	3.8
2003	261	18.5	14.1	3.8
2004	278	18.5	15.0	5.4
2005	227	14.5	15.7	n/a
2006	260	14.7	17.7	5.8
2007	228	13.1	17.4	3.5
2008	215	15.1	14.2	6
2009	213	16.6	14.1	4.7
2010	215	14.1	15.2	3.7
2011	280	19.0	14.6	10.7
2012	275	19.8	13.8	13.1
2013	283	19.8	14.2	12.4
2014	276	18.8	14.6	11.6
2015	287	19.0	15.1	13.9
2016	288	19.0	15.1	13.9
2017	279	20.2	13.8	11.1
2018	274	20.1	13.6	10.9
2019	265	19.1	13.8	19.6
2020	258	19.1	13.5	21.7
2021	246	19.1	12.8	22.4
2022	244	21.0	11.6	16
2023	261	24.6	10.6	19.9
2024	254	21.3	11.9	23.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,179
2019	$14,057
2020	$14,356
2021	$16,095
2022	$16,138
2023	$16,788

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 153^rd of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 136^th of 491 Elementary schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School)	77.1	71.1	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southington School District)	72.8	64.2	8.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School)	87.5	81.6	5.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southington School District)	75.2	67.7	7.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School)	68.8	53.7	15.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southington School District)	63.4	64	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School)	70.8	82.9	12.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southington School District)	71.7	72	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School)	73.8	66.7	7.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southington School District)	70.3	65.3	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School)	50	53.3	3.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southington School District)	58.4	58.6	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	265	261	1.5%
African American	6	7	16.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	14	133.3%
Hispanic	36	42	16.7%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	202	187	7.4%
Two or More Races	13	10	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.6%	19.9%	0.3%

Schools Near Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School	Public	K-5	70 Church Street	Southington	06479	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3450	254	21	11.9	23.6%	182 (71.7%)	6 (2.4%)	43 (16.9%)	13 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.9%)	81.1	102^nd of 497 public elementary schools	79.5%		76.1	136^th of 491 public elementary schools	72.3%	34	71.4	70.2		61.9	83.0			$16,788
Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	240 Main St.	Southington	06489	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 628-3286	591	42	14.0	29.3%	428 (72.4%)	12 (2.0%)	82 (13.9%)	27 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (6.9%)	70.3	170^th of 497 public elementary schools	65.8%		78.1	124^th of 491 public elementary schools	74.7%	46	69.5	50.0	65.9	78.1	59.0	56.0	64.8	$16,604
Urbin T. Kelley School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Ridgewood Rd.	Southington	06489	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3310	287	24	11.7	16.4%	224 (78.0%)	2 (0.7%)	34 (11.8%)	13 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)	77.9	126^th of 497 public elementary schools	74.6%		80.7	109^th of 491 public elementary schools	77.8%	17		67.4	63.8	60.5	87.0	74.1	60.5	$19,061
South End Elementary School	Public	K-5	10 Maxwell-Noble Drive	Plantsville	06479	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3320	247	22	11.2	34.0%	200 (81.0%)	5 (2.0%)	23 (9.3%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	75.1	143^rd of 497 public elementary schools	71.2%		70.4	161^st of 491 public elementary schools	67.2%	18		61.9	59.1	66.7	76.7		66.7	$16,289
William M. Strong Elementary School	Public	K-5	820 Marion Ave.	Plantsville	06479	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 628-3314	281	23	12.0	28.1%	205 (73.0%)	7 (2.5%)	29 (10.3%)	14 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.3%)	78.3	122^nd of 497 public elementary schools	75.5%		82	102^nd of 491 public elementary schools	79.2%	20	67.4		78.3	72.1	70.2	71.7	55.8	$21,278
Wrinn Integrated Preschool - SES	Public	PK	820 Marion Ave	Plantsville	06479	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 628-3314	53	3	17.6		39 (73.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (15.1%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.4%)								(n/a)								$5,213
Wrinn Integrated Preschool - HES	Public	PK	50 Spring Lake Rd	Southington	06489	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3377	46	2	23.0		28 (60.9%)	1 (2.2%)	12 (26.1%)	3 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)								$6,354
William H. Hatton Elementary School	Public	K-5	50 Spring Lake Rd.	Southington	06489	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 628-3377	338	27	12.6	29.0%	260 (76.9%)	7 (2.1%)	46 (13.6%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.6%)	77.6	129^th of 497 public elementary schools	74.0%		69.2	170^th of 491 public elementary schools	65.4%	41		63.3	64.8	64.3	79.6	73.2		$21,338
Flanders Elementary School	Public	K-5	100 Victoria Dr.	Southington	06489	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 628-3372	262	26	10.1	37.4%	191 (72.9%)	6 (2.3%)	40 (15.3%)	15 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	76.5	136^th of 497 public elementary schools	72.6%		75.3	139^th of 491 public elementary schools	71.7%	3		54.5	68.6		68.2	76.5	65.9	$17,201
Alcott School	Public	PK, KG-5	1490 Woodtick Rd.	Wolcott	06716	New Haven County	Wolcott School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 879-8160	328	21	15.6	29.9%	227 (69.2%)	16 (4.9%)	60 (18.3%)	11 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	80.8	107^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.5%		83.6	89^th of 491 public elementary schools	81.9%	18		70.0	58.3	76.2	72.5	75.0	71.4	$18,182

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