Alcott School vs. Frisbie School
Should you attend Alcott School or Frisbie School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alcott School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Frisbie School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alcott School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frisbie School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
328 students
271 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#260 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#110 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
59
-
Kindergarten Students
58
43
Grade 1 Students
45
56
Grade 2 Students
48
44
Grade 3 Students
39
41
Grade 4 Students
36
43
Grade 5 Students
43
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
19%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
69%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
