Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pomfret Community School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pomfret Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pomfret Community School's student population of 347 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pomfret Community School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pomfret Community School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#243 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
93%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pomfret Community School's ranking?
Pomfret Community School is ranked #243 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Pomfret Community School often compared to?
Pomfret Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodstock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Pomfret Community School?
347 students attend Pomfret Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pomfret Community School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pomfret Community School?
Pomfret Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pomfret Community School offer ?
Pomfret Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pomfret Community School part of?
Pomfret Community School is part of Pomfret School District.
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