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Branchville Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

15^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 493 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Branchville Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school in Ridgefield, Connecticut, serving 335 students in grades PK-5. As part of the highly-ranked Ridgefield School District, Branchville consistently outshines its peers, ranking within the top 30 elementary schools in the state.

Branchville's academic excellence is evident across the board. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, SBAC/Mathematics, and NGSS/Science compared to the Ridgefield School District and the state of Connecticut. For example, 82.5% of Branchville's 5th-grade students were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to just 52.5% at the state level. The school's performance also stands out among nearby schools, such as Miller-Driscoll School and Weston Intermediate School.

Branchville's success extends beyond just academic achievement. The school has consistently maintained low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.8% to 23.7% over the past few years, which are generally lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, Branchville has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively affluent student population. This consistent high performance, coupled with the school's supportive community and the Ridgefield School District's strong investment in education, contribute to Branchville's exceptional reputation as one of the top elementary schools in Connecticut.

340

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,330

Per pupil spending ?

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

40 Florida Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877

(203) 894-5850

District: Ridgefield School District

Students who attend Branchville Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	East Ridge Middle School
High:	Ridgefield High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.5%

Hispanic:

7.9%

Asian:

4.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (83% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Connecticut elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school83%

District avg81%

Connecticut avg50%

15^th of 493

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 7% (2015) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 6Elementary Schools in the Ridgefield School District

5^th of 156Ridgefield School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	92.2	15 of 493	97.0%	★★★★★
2024	90.8	27 of 497	94.6%	★★★★★
2023	94.7	3 of 491	99.4%	★★★★★
2022	90.9	30 of 490	93.9%	★★★★★
2021	93.6	23 of 538	95.7%	★★★★★
2019	89.1	45 of 522	91.4%	★★★★★
2018	92.8	13 of 532	97.6%	★★★★★
2017	91.3	19 of 519	96.3%	★★★★★
2016	88.1	46 of 518	91.1%	★★★★★
2015	89.2	39 of 551	92.9%	★★★★★
2013	82.9	52 of 557	90.7%	★★★★★
2012	84.2	12 of 564	97.9%	★★★★★
2011	83.2	26 of 565	95.4%	★★★★★
2010	84.2	15 of 579	97.4%	★★★★★
2009	84.2	11 of 566	98.1%	★★★★★
2008	82.6	46 of 565	91.9%	★★★★★
2007	81.8	60 of 568	89.4%	★★★★☆
2006	82.6	62 of 570	89.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2023	92.8	3 of 230	98.7%	★★★★★
2022	86.8	15 of 234	93.6%	★★★★★
2021	94.0	12 of 455	97.4%	★★★★★
2018	88.1	19 of 259	92.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2023	84.5	30 of 231	87.0%	★★★★☆
2022	82.3	39 of 232	83.2%	★★★★☆
2021	89.0	46 of 445	89.7%	★★★★☆
2019	87.6	19 of 247	92.3%	★★★★★
2018	92.4	2 of 262	99.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	84.2	19 of 248	92.3%	★★★★★
2024	83.8	25 of 250	90.0%	★★★★★
2023	92.1	4 of 262	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	76.2	52 of 252	79.4%	★★★★☆
2021	84.6	34 of 327	89.6%	★★★★☆
2019	76.7	56 of 295	81.0%	★★★★☆
2018	87.4	14 of 296	95.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2023)99th percentile~ school

White (2025)92nd percentile-5 vs school

Male (2023)87th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2024-2025) ?

Science90%+37 vs state

Mathematics84%+34 vs state

English Language Arts81%+31 vs state

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Thursday, August 1, 2024

Terrible school with terrible administrators who bully children and are completely insensitive to their needs. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)	SBAC English Language Arts (2025)			SBAC Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Branchville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	40 Florida Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 894-5850	340	28	12.3	7.4%	284 (83.5%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.9%)	15 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.8%)	92.2	15^th of 493 public elementary schools	97.0%		90.8	27^th of 497 public elementary schools	94.6%	12	89.5	78.8	81.8	82.5	86.5	85.5	78.9	$24,330
Farmingville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	324 Farmingville Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 894-5570	311	24	12.7	3.2%	253 (81.4%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (8.0%)	13 (4.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.5%)	87.5	48^th of 493 public elementary schools	90.3%		91.4	23^rd of 497 public elementary schools	95.4%	25	75.4	75.4	74.1	76.6	77.2	82.8	81.5	$24,171
Veterans Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8 Governor St.	Ridgefield	06877	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 894-5525	262	19	13.8	12.2%	200 (76.3%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (8.8%)	21 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.5%)	93.1	9^th of 493 public elementary schools	98.2%		95.8	2^nd of 497 public elementary schools	99.6%	7		75.5	89.2	92.5	83.7	91.9		$23,829
Redding Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	33 Lonetown Rd.	Redding	06896	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Redding School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 938-2519	471	47	10.0	7.2%	375 (79.6%)	3 (0.6%)	60 (12.7%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.8%)	90.8	27^th of 493 public elementary schools	94.5%		87.1	50^th of 497 public elementary schools	89.9%	23		78.8	79.6		84.7	83.9		$30,187
Cider Mill School	Public	3-5	240 School Rd.	Wilton	06897	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Wilton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 762-3351	831	69	12.0	5.1%	609 (73.3%)	9 (1.1%)	58 (7.0%)	101 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.5%)	87.8	46^th of 493 public elementary schools	90.7%		86.8	54^th of 497 public elementary schools	89.1%	8		70.5	75.6	88.1	78.1	78.0	79.8	$24,076
Scotland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Barlow Mountain Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 894-5825	318	28	11.3	4.1%	256 (80.5%)	2 (0.6%)	25 (7.9%)	17 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.7%)	86.7	53^rd of 493 public elementary schools	89.2%		89.7	35^th of 497 public elementary schools	93.0%	18	77.8	80.4	69.5	77.8	73.2	84.7	76.2	$24,754
Barlow Mountain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	115 Barlow Mountain Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 894-5800	377	30	12.6	8.2%	275 (72.9%)	4 (1.1%)	37 (9.8%)	32 (8.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.2%)	92.5	13^th of 493 public elementary schools	97.4%		88.3	44^th of 497 public elementary schools	91.1%	31	78.8	81.6	83.3	86.4	89.8	85.4	81.8	$23,251
Weston Intermediate School	Public	3-5	95 School Rd.	Weston	06883	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Weston School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 221-6330	478	38	12.7	2.7%	356 (74.5%)	4 (0.8%)	47 (9.8%)	27 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (9.0%)	90.9	26^th of 493 public elementary schools	94.7%		92.2	15^th of 497 public elementary schools	97.0%	11	84.6	71.6	84.1	83.4	82.4	83.5	80.4	$25,312
Hurlbutt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	9 School Rd.	Weston	06883	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Weston School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 221-6300	443	36	12.2	1.4%	330 (74.5%)	3 (0.7%)	43 (9.7%)	20 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.6%)								(n/a)								$25,899
Ridgebury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	112 Bennett's Farm Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 894-5875	322	26	12.4	5.9%	256 (79.5%)	2 (0.6%)	30 (9.3%)	19 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)	91.4	20^th of 493 public elementary schools	95.9%		89	41^st of 497 public elementary schools	91.8%	21	85.9	75.4	83.9	84.4	80.3	89.3	76.6	$24,690

Frequently Asked Questions about Branchville Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Branchville Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Branchville Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Ridge Middle School
High : Ridgefield High School

How many students attend Branchville Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 340 students attended Branchville Elementary School.

What district is Branchville Elementary School in?

Ridgefield School District

What is the racial makeup of Branchville Elementary School?

Students at Branchville Elementary School are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Is Branchville Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Branchville Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 15^th of 493 Connecticut elementary schools.

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