Elementary Schools in Ellington School District

The Ellington School District in Connecticut is home to three elementary schools: Windermere School, Center School, and Crystal Lake School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 6th grade and provide a range of educational opportunities within the district.

Among the three schools, Windermere School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in Connecticut. In the 2022-2023 school year, Windermere School was ranked 45th out of 491 schools statewide and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students consistently outperform the district and state averages in various subject areas, particularly in mathematics, where 6th-grade students achieved an impressive 80.8% proficiency rate on the SBAC assessment, compared to the district's 69.3% and the state's 42.9%.

While Center School also performs well, with several grade levels exceeding the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, Crystal Lake School lags behind the other two schools in terms of academic performance. Additionally, all three schools in the Ellington School District share a common challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, which stands at 17.7% across the district and is an area that requires further attention and intervention.