Elementary Schools in Suffield School District

The Suffield School District in Connecticut is home to two high-performing elementary schools: A. Ward Spaulding School and McAlister Intermediate School. Both schools serve students in a highly-ranked district, with A. Ward Spaulding School educating grades PK-2 and McAlister Intermediate School serving grades 3-5.

A. Ward Spaulding School stands out for its relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% and free/reduced lunch rate of 16.27%, indicating a stable and engaged student population. The school also spends $16,415 per student, higher than the state average, and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.9, suggesting smaller class sizes. McAlister Intermediate School, on the other hand, has consistently ranked in the top third of Connecticut elementary schools, with students scoring well above the state average in English Language Arts, Math, and Science assessments. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also 17.7%, and its free/reduced lunch rate is 12.11%, lower than the state average.

Both schools benefit from the Suffield School District, which is ranked 43 out of 156 districts in Connecticut and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The district's commitment to education is evident in the high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios at both A. Ward Spaulding School and McAlister Intermediate School, contributing to their strong academic performance and overall excellence.