Best Elementary Schools in Winsted, CT

The city of Winsted, Connecticut is home to two elementary schools: Mary P. Hinsdale School and Pearson School. Both schools serve a high percentage of students from low-income families, with free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 59% at each school. While Mary P. Hinsdale School serves grades PK-2 with 303 students, Pearson School serves grades 3-6 with 300 students, and both are part of the Winchester School District, which is ranked 115 out of 156 districts in Connecticut and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pearson School's performance on SBAC assessments is generally below the state average, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade ELA and Math. However, the school's 5th grade science scores are notably higher than the state average. Additionally, Pearson School has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, which could be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance. In contrast, Mary P. Hinsdale School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3, which may be beneficial for student learning.

Overall, the data highlights the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to the academic performance and challenges faced by the elementary schools in Winsted, Connecticut. Addressing the high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism, as well as improving overall district performance, could be key areas for improvement.