Sayles School vs. Franklin Elementary School
Should you attend Sayles School or Franklin Elementary 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
Sayles School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Community Size
Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Overview
Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sayles 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
254 students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#663 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#303 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
24
20
Kindergarten Students
14
13
Grade 1 Students
30
20
Grade 2 Students
24
27
Grade 3 Students
27
19
Grade 4 Students
24
12
Grade 5 Students
23
20
Grade 6 Students
27
14
Grade 7 Students
34
17
Grade 8 Students
27
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
17%
8%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
65%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
9%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%