Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Killingly Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Killingly Central School's student population of 317 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
317 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1909
Colors
Blue and White
School Rankings
The diversity score of Killingly Central School is 0.44, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
16%
32%
Black
3%
12%
White
73%
46%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Killingly Central School often compared to?
Killingly Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Elementary School, Putnam Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CT state average).
How many students attend Killingly Central School?
317 students attend Killingly Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Killingly Central School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Killingly Central School?
Killingly Central School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Killingly Central School offer ?
Killingly Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Killingly Central School part of?
Killingly Central School is part of Killingly School District.
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