Daisy Ingraham School

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Daisy Ingraham School ranks 200 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Daisy Ingraham School is an elementary school in Westbrook, Connecticut, serving 252 students in grades PK-4. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and efficient use of resources compared to nearby schools.

Despite having a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Daisy Ingraham consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. For example, in 2023-2024, 64.4% of 3rd graders were proficient in Math, compared to the state average of 51.3%. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (28.57%) compared to the surrounding Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School, Killingworth Elementary School, and other nearby schools, which tend to have a majority white student population.

Daisy Ingraham School spends more per student ($24,087 in 2018-2019) compared to the surrounding schools, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 105 out of 557 Connecticut elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 200 out of 497 in 2023-2024, suggesting the need for ongoing evaluation and improvement efforts to maintain its excellent education for all students. The school's diversity and ability to support its economically disadvantaged students are particularly noteworthy, and it serves as a model for other schools in the Westbrook School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

105 Goodspeed Dr.
Westbrook, CT 06498

(860) 399-7925

District: Westbrook School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
200^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,559

Students who attend Daisy Ingraham School usually attend:

Middle:	Westbrook Middle School
High:	Westbrook High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.0

Number of students: 258

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.2%

Hispanic:

26.4%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Daisy Ingraham School ranks better than 59.8% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.7. (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 (68.2%), Hispanic (26.4%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Daisy Ingraham School is 8. (See more...)

Compare Daisy Ingraham School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Daisy Ingraham School is $26,559.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Daisy Ingraham School:

SchoolDigger ranks Daisy Ingraham School 200^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Daisy Ingraham School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Westbrook School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westbrook School District 44^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Daisy Ingraham School

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Rank History for all students at Daisy Ingraham School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	83.91	38^th	570	93.3%
2007	81.42	66^th	568	88.4%
2008	78.86	104^th	565	81.6%
2009	75.76	147^th	566	74.0%
2010	76.08	151^st	579	73.9%
2011	78.97	111^th	565	80.4%
2012	80.17	74^th	564	86.9%
2013	79.04	105^th	557	81.1%
2015	65.98	215^th	551	61.0%
2016	66.06	197^th	518	62.0%
2017	74.90	149^th	519	71.3%
2018	70.84	177^th	532	66.7%
2019	75.15	159^th	522	69.5%
2021	67.81	189^th	538	64.9%
2024	62.70	200^th	497	59.8%

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Rank History for White students at Daisy Ingraham School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.79	205^th	327	37.3%
2024	50.72	150^th	250	40.0%

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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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Daisy Ingraham School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	221	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	226
1989	242	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	245
1990	243	3	4	6	n/a	n/a	n/a	256
1991	254	4	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	269
1992	393	2	14	14	0	n/a	n/a	423
1993	397	1	14	10	0	n/a	n/a	422
1994	412	3	11	8	0	n/a	n/a	434
1995	424	5	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	445
1996	424	5	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	445
1997	417	4	5	17	0	n/a	n/a	443
1998	455	5	8	18	0	n/a	n/a	486
1999	463	3	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	479
2000	467	7	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	489
2001	490	5	8	13	0	n/a	n/a	516
2002	471	6	11	17	1	n/a	n/a	506
2003	471	6	11	17	1	n/a	n/a	506
2004	451	5	7	16	1	n/a	n/a	480
2005	432	10	7	13	1	n/a	n/a	463
2006	517	8	7	13	1	n/a	n/a	546
2007	356	8	4	15	0	n/a	n/a	383
2008	333	6	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	356
2009	341	5	7	18	1	n/a	n/a	372
2010	334	3	8	21	2	n/a	n/a	368
2011	299	0	6	29	2	0	0	336
2012	293	1	6	34	2	0	0	336
2013	267	1	8	32	2	0	0	310
2014	245	0	6	40	1	0	1	293
2015	223	0	6	41	0	0	1	271
2016	207	3	4	46	0	0	1	261
2017	200	3	3	54	0	0	2	262
2018	181	4	5	48	0	0	3	241
2019	169	4	4	55	0	0	7	239
2020	180	4	5	56	0	0	10	255
2021	194	1	3	63	0	1	7	269
2022	168	1	4	65	0	0	7	245
2023	167	1	4	72	0	0	8	252
2024	176	2	5	68	0	0	7	258

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 Daisy Ingraham School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	226	13.0	17.3	n/a
1989	245	13.0	18.8	n/a
1990	256	14.0	18.2	n/a
1991	269	15.0	17.9	n/a
1992	423	28.1	15.0	5.7
1993	422	29.1	14.5	0.9
1994	434	29.7	14.6	14.1
1995	445	29.5	15.1	12.1
1996	445	29.5	15.1	12.1
1997	443	32.6	13.6	8.1
1998	486	33.9	14.3	8.2
1999	479	35.5	13.5	11.9
2000	489	37.5	13.0	13.7
2001	516	39.7	13.0	n/a
2002	506	38.7	13.1	10.9
2003	506	38.7	13.1	10.9
2004	480	39.7	12.1	10.6
2005	463	34.3	13.5	n/a
2006	546	31.2	17.5	6.8
2007	383	30.2	12.7	10.4
2008	356	33.8	10.5	11.2
2009	372	35.0	11.5	12.6
2010	368	32.4	11.3	12.8
2011	336	33.0	10.1	11.9
2012	336	34.1	9.8	16.1
2013	310	30.9	10.0	15.2
2014	293	32.7	8.9	14.7
2015	271	29.0	9.3	17.3
2016	261	29.0	9.0	18
2017	262	29.2	8.9	18.7
2018	241	29.2	8.2	21.6
2019	239	24.2	9.8	35.1
2020	255	28.2	9.0	41.2
2021	269	28.0	9.6	38.7
2022	245	27.0	9.0	37.1
2023	252	29.0	8.6	30.2
2024	258	32.0	8.0	33.3

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 Daisy Ingraham School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	226	13.0	17.3	n/a
1989	245	13.0	18.8	n/a
1990	256	14.0	18.2	n/a
1991	269	15.0	17.9	n/a
1992	423	28.1	15.0	5.7
1993	422	29.1	14.5	0.9
1994	434	29.7	14.6	14.1
1995	445	29.5	15.1	12.1
1996	445	29.5	15.1	12.1
1997	443	32.6	13.6	8.1
1998	486	33.9	14.3	8.2
1999	479	35.5	13.5	11.9
2000	489	37.5	13.0	13.7
2001	516	39.7	13.0	n/a
2002	506	38.7	13.1	10.9
2003	506	38.7	13.1	10.9
2004	480	39.7	12.1	10.6
2005	463	34.3	13.5	n/a
2006	546	31.2	17.5	6.8
2007	383	30.2	12.7	10.4
2008	356	33.8	10.5	11.2
2009	372	35.0	11.5	12.6
2010	368	32.4	11.3	12.8
2011	336	33.0	10.1	11.9
2012	336	34.1	9.8	16.1
2013	310	30.9	10.0	15.2
2014	293	32.7	8.9	14.7
2015	271	29.0	9.3	17.3
2016	261	29.0	9.0	18
2017	262	29.2	8.9	18.7
2018	241	29.2	8.2	21.6
2019	239	24.2	9.8	35.1
2020	255	28.2	9.0	41.2
2021	269	28.0	9.6	38.7
2022	245	27.0	9.0	37.1
2023	252	29.0	8.6	30.2
2024	258	32.0	8.0	33.3

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 Daisy Ingraham School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$23,838
2019	$24,087
2020	$22,967
2021	$23,198
2022	$26,393
2023	$26,559

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Daisy Ingraham 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 Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Daisy Ingraham School)	78.1	54.3	23.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westbrook School District)	78.1	54.3	23.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	46.7	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Daisy Ingraham School)	75	65.2	9.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westbrook School District)	75	65.2	9.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	47.4	7.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	239	252	5.4%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	55	72	30.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	169	167	1.2%
Two or More Races	7	8	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.1%	30.2%	5%

Schools Near Daisy Ingraham 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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Daisy Ingraham School	Public	PK, KG-4	105 Goodspeed Dr.	Westbrook	06498	Middlesex County	Westbrook School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 399-7925	258	32	8.0	33.3%	176 (68.2%)	2 (0.8%)	68 (26.4%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	62.7	200^th of 497 public elementary schools	59.8%					(n/a)		51.1				64.4	60.5			$26,559
Kathleen E. Goodwin School	Public	PK, KG-4	80 Old Boston Post Rd.	Old Saybrook	06475	Middlesex County	Old Saybrook School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 395-3165	380	37	10.1	23.4%	289 (76.1%)	4 (1.1%)	66 (17.4%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	54.1	233^rd of 497 public elementary schools	53.1%		77.1	130^th of 491 public elementary schools	73.5%	103		48.1				55.6	56.7			$22,732
Lewin G. Joel Junior School	Public	PK, KG-4	137A Glenwood Rd.	Clinton	06413	Middlesex County	Clinton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 664-6501	546	52	10.5	39.4%	384 (70.3%)	4 (0.7%)	132 (24.2%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.6%)	59.2	213^th of 497 public elementary schools	57.1%		51.5	236^th of 491 public elementary schools	51.9%	23		54.3	48.4			59.0	65.3			$21,768
Essex Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	108 Main St.	Centerbrook	06409	Middlesex County	Essex School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 767-8215	299	29	10.3	21.4%	260 (87.0%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (8.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.7%)	79.5	115^th of 497 public elementary schools	76.9%		82.1	101^st of 491 public elementary schools	79.4%	14	70.7	68.8	65.8	73.2	63.9	68.8	71.1	65.9	63.9	$26,691
Center School	Public	PK	49 Lyme St.	Old Lyme	06371	New London County	Regional School District 18	No	No	No	No	(860) 434-7238	99	7	15.0	5.1%	87 (87.9%)	1 (1.0%)	8 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)								(n/a)										$25,996
Deep River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	12 River St.	Deep River	06417	Middlesex County	Deep River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 526-5319	195	20	9.8	33.8%	168 (86.2%)	1 (0.5%)	18 (9.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.6%)	82.8	92^nd of 497 public elementary schools	81.5%		85.2	74^th of 491 public elementary schools	84.9%	18			69.0	72.0	63.6	77.8	82.8			$30,986
Chester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	23 Ridge Rd.	Chester	06412	Middlesex County	Chester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 526-5797	207	22	9.6	27.1%	182 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	90.2	34^th of 497 public elementary schools	93.2%		88.5	49^th of 491 public elementary schools	90.0%	15			78.8		75.7		81.8			$25,577
Mile Creek School	Public	K-5	205 Mile Creek Rd.	Old Lyme	06371	New London County	Regional School District 18	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 434-2209	311	26	11.7	10.6%	270 (86.8%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (5.5%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.8%)	84.5	79^th of 497 public elementary schools	84.1%		86.2	70^th of 491 public elementary schools	85.7%	9	68.9	76.2	77.6	73.9		76.2	77.6	64.4		$19,602
Killingworth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	340 Route 81	Higganum	06419	Middlesex County	Regional School District 17	No	No	No	No	(860) 663-1121	269	23	11.5	12.3%	233 (86.6%)	2 (0.7%)	18 (6.7%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)								(n/a)		63.3								$22,705
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School	Public	K-3	331 Copse Rd.	Madison	06443	New Haven County	Madison School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 245-6460	383	32	11.8		320 (83.6%)	2 (0.5%)	27 (7.0%)	15 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.4%)								(n/a)		85.4				85.4				$21,838

Frequently Asked Questions about Daisy Ingraham School

What is the racial makeup of Daisy Ingraham School?

Students at Daisy Ingraham School are 68% White, 26% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Daisy Ingraham School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 258 students attended Daisy Ingraham School.

What schools do graduates of Daisy Ingraham School attend?

Students who attend Daisy Ingraham School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westbrook Middle School
High : Westbrook High School

What district is Daisy Ingraham School in?

Westbrook School District

Is Daisy Ingraham School a good school?

Daisy Ingraham School ranks 200^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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