Edgerton School serves 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-10
Total Students
358 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
59%
31%
Black
27%
12%
White
10%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Edgerton School?
358 students attend Edgerton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Edgerton School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgerton School?
Edgerton School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edgerton School offer ?
Edgerton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-10
What school district is Edgerton School part of?
Edgerton School is part of New London School District.
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