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Brooklyn Elementary School

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Brooklyn Elementary School ranks 295 th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

295^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 40% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Brooklyn Elementary School is a PK–4 elementary school in Brooklyn, CT, serving 469 students as one of the larger elementary schools in the area. The school is part of the Brooklyn School District, which currently ranks in the lower half of Connecticut districts. Brooklyn Elementary serves a moderate-poverty population, with 43.5% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The student-teacher ratio has improved noticeably, dropping from 14.0 in 2022–23 to 11.7 in 2024–25, giving students more individual attention. The school also operates efficiently, with per-pupil spending of $13,107 — the lowest in its surrounding area — while still achieving mid-tier results.

Academically, Brooklyn shows a clear pattern: math is a relative strength, while English Language Arts is a persistent concern. Third-grade math proficiency has exceeded the state average for four consecutive years, reaching 56.6% in 2025–26 compared with the state's 52.2%. Fourth-grade math has been more inconsistent, falling below the state average in 2025–26 after a strong showing the prior year. ELA results are more worrying — only 42.1% of third graders and 35.7% of fourth graders were proficient in 2025–26, leaving a roughly 15-point gap in fourth grade. Encouragingly, economically disadvantaged students have ranked in the 81st percentile statewide in recent years, suggesting targeted supports are working. Male students, however, have ranked in the mid-20th percentile, pointing to a gender gap worth investigating.

One of the most dramatic recent changes involves attendance. Brooklyn's chronic absenteeism rate soared to 42.8% in 2022–23 but dropped to just 8.5% by 2024–25 — far below the state's 17.2% — and remained below average at 11.7% in 2025–26. Compared with nearby schools, Brooklyn sits mid-pack. Killingly Memorial School is the closest match, with a similar statewide ranking, though Brooklyn outperformed it in fourth-grade math in 2024–25. Meanwhile, Canterbury Elementary School, just six miles away, tops Brooklyn in every tested subject — most notably in math, where 74.4% of third graders were proficient versus Brooklyn's 56.6%. The school's overall trajectory has drifted downward after a 2023–24 peak, making fourth-grade reading and upper-grade math the key areas to watch.

469

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,628

Per pupil spending ?

43.5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

119 Gorman Rd.
Brooklyn, CT 06234

(860) 774-7577

District: Brooklyn School District

Students who attend Brooklyn Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Brooklyn Middle School
High:	Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT)
	The Woodstock Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.7%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Two or more races:

5.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 52nd percentile in 2016 → 40th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Connecticut average (45% vs 51% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Connecticut avg51%

295^th of 492

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From top 48% (2016) to bottom 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

101^st of 153Brooklyn 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
2026	38.5	295 of 492	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.4	250 of 493	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.7	228 of 497	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.7	258 of 491	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.4	283 of 490	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.9	308 of 538	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.1	337 of 522	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.6	311 of 532	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	44.6	292 of 519	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	52.0	251 of 518	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	66.1	214 of 551	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	70.6	207 of 557	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.2	260 of 564	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.1	276 of 565	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	48.1	384 of 579	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	55.2	344 of 566	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	49.7	363 of 565	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	62.8	284 of 568	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.5	301 of 570	47.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	49.9	136 of 232	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.1	331 of 455	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2022	68.7	13 of 70	81.4%	★★★★☆
2021	55.7	117 of 302	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.5	38 of 60	36.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	24.4	173 of 234	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	30.0	171 of 239	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.0	150 of 231	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.2	166 of 232	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	47.9	226 of 445	49.2%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	44.4	203 of 371	45.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	10.0	233 of 246	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	18.2	220 of 248	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.8	216 of 250	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	17.6	235 of 262	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	10.7	241 of 252	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	13.0	299 of 327	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	5.3	293 of 295	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	7.4	286 of 296	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)81st percentile+39 vs school

Special Education (2021)45th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)41st percentile-8 vs school

Male (2026)26th percentile-14 vs school

White (2026)5th percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics52%~ state avg

English Language Arts39%-10 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, April 29, 2019

Office is very unfriendly, also a lot of the teaching staff. we unfortunately attend this school and can not wait to be finished. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)		SBAC English Language Arts (2026)						SBAC Mathematics (2026)						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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Brooklyn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	119 Gorman Rd.	Brooklyn	06234	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Brooklyn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 774-7577	469	40	11.7	43.5%	369 (78.7%)	10 (2.1%)	55 (11.7%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.8%)	38.5	295^th of 492 public elementary schools	40.0%		50.4	250^th of 493 public elementary schools	49.3%	45			42.1	35.7					56.6	47.6					$18,628
Killingly Memorial School	Public	2-4	339 Main St.	Danielson	06239	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Killingly School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 779-6680	485	40	12.2	55.5%	368 (75.9%)	6 (1.2%)	67 (13.8%)	11 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.8%)	41.5	282^nd of 492 public elementary schools	42.7%		38	290^th of 493 public elementary schools	41.2%	8			41.3	45.6					51.3	51.1					$18,587
Shepard Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	234 Shepard Hill Rd.	Plainfield	06374	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Plainfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 564-6432	392	30	13.0	60.7%	331 (84.4%)	12 (3.1%)	33 (8.4%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)								(n/a)			15.7						25.3						$17,919
Killingly Central School	Public	PK, KG-1	60 Soap St.	Dayville	06241	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Killingly School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 779-6750	317	28	11.3	60.3%	230 (72.6%)	8 (2.5%)	51 (16.1%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.9%)								(n/a)															$22,084
Pomfret Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	20 Pomfret St.	Pomfret Center	06259	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Pomfret School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 928-2718	332	34	9.7	23.2%	297 (89.5%)	4 (1.2%)	19 (5.7%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	86.3	58^th of 492 public elementary schools	88.2%		75.3	143^rd of 493 public elementary schools	71.0%	85	506.0	811.0	75.0	2498.0	2526.0	65.2	77.5	67.7	89.3	74.2	70.4	76.1	2618.0	64.5	$23,102
Moosup Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	35 Church St.	Moosup	06354	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Plainfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 564-6430	252	21	11.8	59.5%	209 (82.9%)	9 (3.6%)	19 (7.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.2%)								(n/a)			30.2						2427.0						$18,923
Canterbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	67 Kitt Rd.	Canterbury	06331	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Canterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 546-6744	295	23	12.8	34.9%	248 (84.1%)	3 (1.0%)	35 (11.9%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	63.2	208^th of 492 public elementary schools	57.7%		53.7	240^th of 493 public elementary schools	51.3%	32			46.5	50.9					74.4	71.7					$20,074
Hampton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	380 Main St.	Hampton	06247	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Hampton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 455-9409	73	7	10.4	49.3%	61 (83.6%)	1 (1.4%)	5 (6.8%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.8%)								(n/a)															$30,720
Plainfield Memorial School	Public	4-5	95 Canterbury Rd.	Plainfield	06374	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Plainfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 564-6440	291	25	11.8	61.5%	242 (83.2%)	9 (3.1%)	21 (7.2%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.5%)	37.7	302^nd of 492 public elementary schools	38.6%		48	255^th of 493 public elementary schools	48.3%	47	55.0			37.8	45.0					45.6	40.4				$18,612
Sterling Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	251 Sterling Rd.	Sterling	06377	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Sterling School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 564-2728	301	30	9.9	44.2%	240 (79.7%)	3 (1.0%)	24 (8.0%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.0%)								(n/a)	489.0	805.0	2415.0	2476.0	2457.0	25.8	2562.0	2582.0	2444.0	2485.0	2436.0	2462.0	39.1	48.1	$22,331

Frequently Asked Questions about Brooklyn Elementary School

How many students attend Brooklyn Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 469 students attended Brooklyn Elementary School.

Is Brooklyn Elementary School a good school?

Brooklyn Elementary School ranks 295^th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Brooklyn Elementary School?

Students at Brooklyn Elementary School are 79% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Brooklyn Elementary School in?

Brooklyn School District

What schools do graduates of Brooklyn Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Brooklyn Middle School
High : Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT)
High : The Woodstock Academy

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