Governor William Pitkin School

Public K-5

 330 Hills St.
       East Hartford, CT  06118-2910


(860) 622-5480

District: East Hartford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
269th of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,968 Help


Students who attend Governor William Pitkin School usually attend:

Middle:    East Hartford Middle School
High:    East Hartford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  340

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.6%
African American:
27.9%
White:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55% Help


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Compare Details Governor William Pitkin School ranks worse than 54.7% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the East Hartford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Governor William Pitkin School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.6%), African American (27.9%), White (13.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the East Hartford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Governor William Pitkin School is 11.5, which is the 4th best among 7 elementary schools in the East Hartford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Governor William Pitkin School is $16,968. 5 elementary schools in the East Hartford School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Governor William Pitkin School:

SchoolDigger ranks Governor William Pitkin School 269th of 492 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Governor William Pitkin School in the ranking list.)

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East Hartford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Hartford School District 131st of 151 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Governor William Pitkin School

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Rank History for all students at Governor William Pitkin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.05 397th 570 30.4%
2007 51.39 355th 568 37.5%
2008 60.78 302nd 565 46.5%
2009 51.79 363rd 566 35.9%
2010 49.33 374th 579 35.4%
2011 33.79 434th 565 23.2%
2012 41.33 415th 564 26.4%
2013 51.03 339th 557 39.1%
2015 45.36 324th 551 41.2%
2016 44.96 294th 518 43.2%
2017 22.70 393rd 519 24.3%
2018 29.12 374th 532 29.7%
2019 40.35 318th 522 39.1%
2021 36.96 325th 538 39.6%
2022 34.09 308th 490 37.1%
2023 42.96 270th 491 45.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Governor William Pitkin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.06 108th 371 70.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Governor William Pitkin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.36 45th 302 85.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Governor William Pitkin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.99 183rd 259 29.3%
2021 51.12 223rd 455 51.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Governor William Pitkin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.50 275th 445 38.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Governor William Pitkin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.69 11th 25 56.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Governor William Pitkin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.38 10th 173 94.2%
2023 70.58 17th 108 84.3%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a citizen
Saturday, March 10, 2012

Open Quote Pitkin is suppose to be one of the better K-6 schools in town but CMT scores are dropping. Classes are crowded, normal class size was 17 kids per teacher but that number has increased. There is no advanced placement testing. The PTA Board is a click and unwelcoming. They run events like Dictators and still wonder why they get no new parents/volunteers. They increased the PTA fee, under the guise of generating new members but it was used to give "kick-backs" to thechildren of members for school trips. This is the only school in town that I know of that no longer subsidies one field trip for every student. The Principal is new and nice, but very politically correct. So that means, knowing the issues with the PTA she is unwilling to step in and voice her opinion. The office staff is nice, but new so expect errors with messages/communication. Most teachers are nice, some need to retire. The tone and words that some of the teachers use to speak to children can be harsh and belittling. And despite some efforts bullying exists. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Governor William Pitkin School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 350 42 10 26 2 n/a n/a 0 430
1989 369 45 8 39 1 n/a n/a 0 462
1990 310 43 10 27 1 n/a n/a 0 391
1991 312 47 12 29 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1992 309 57 14 26 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1993 303 71 13 44 2 n/a n/a 0 433
1994 305 73 14 53 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1995 281 97 16 67 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1996 281 97 16 67 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1997 277 93 23 58 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1998 270 107 25 66 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1999 254 101 29 65 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2000 243 93 29 65 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2001 196 68 29 65 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2002 150 53 22 55 1 n/a n/a 0 281
2003 150 53 22 55 1 n/a n/a 0 281
2004 133 72 22 65 2 n/a n/a 0 294
2005 128 94 46 88 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2006 139 103 63 94 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 102 95 64 89 1 n/a n/a 0 351
2008 106 91 70 83 1 n/a n/a 0 351
2009 88 99 72 93 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2010 89 115 68 102 2 n/a n/a 0 376
2011 128 118 59 66 2 0 9 0 382
2012 65 107 64 106 2 0 17 0 361
2013 76 91 52 100 2 1 1 0 323
2014 80 99 45 114 1 0 4 0 343
2015 75 101 37 121 1 0 7 0 342
2016 76 90 41 131 1 0 5 0 344
2017 77 106 38 132 0 0 2 0 355
2018 77 102 37 135 1 0 1 0 353
2019 52 90 34 131 2 0 15 0 324
2020 52 85 33 133 1 1 15 0 320
2021 50 77 33 123 0 2 16 0 301
2022 50 87 32 142 1 1 17 0 330
2023 46 95 32 145 3 1 18 0 340

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Governor William Pitkin School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 430 25.0 17.2 n/a
1989 462 29.5 15.6 n/a
1990 391 28.5 13.7 n/a
1991 400 28.5 14.0 n/a
1992 406 28.3 14.3 6.9
1993 433 25.4 17.0 0.9
1994 445 24.1 18.5 20.9
1995 461 26.1 17.7 26.5
1996 461 26.1 17.7 26.5
1997 451 27.3 16.5 14
1998 468 27.6 17.0 13.9
1999 449 28.4 15.8 21.8
2000 430 29.4 14.6 25.1
2001 358 25.3 14.2 n/a
2002 281 20.6 13.6 27.4
2003 281 20.6 13.6 27.4
2004 294 18.8 15.6 33
2005 357 21.9 16.3 n/a
2006 401 24.7 16.2 34.7
2007 351 26.1 13.4 36.2
2008 351 25.9 13.6 28.8
2009 353 29.8 13.0 41.9
2010 376 24.0 15.6 42.6
2011 382 28.3 13.4 45.5
2012 361 28.4 12.7 44.3
2013 323 24.2 13.3 42.1
2014 343 23.2 14.7 49
2015 342 25.0 13.6 45.9
2016 344 25.0 13.7 45.6
2017 355 25.4 13.9 49.6
2018 353 27.9 12.6 56.9
2019 324 28.2 11.4 48.1
2020 320 25.2 12.6 46.6
2021 301 25.9 11.6 46.2
2022 330 24.6 13.4 48.8
2023 340 29.5 11.5 55

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Governor William Pitkin School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 430 25.0 17.2 n/a
1989 462 29.5 15.6 n/a
1990 391 28.5 13.7 n/a
1991 400 28.5 14.0 n/a
1992 406 28.3 14.3 6.9
1993 433 25.4 17.0 0.9
1994 445 24.1 18.5 20.9
1995 461 26.1 17.7 26.5
1996 461 26.1 17.7 26.5
1997 451 27.3 16.5 14
1998 468 27.6 17.0 13.9
1999 449 28.4 15.8 21.8
2000 430 29.4 14.6 25.1
2001 358 25.3 14.2 n/a
2002 281 20.6 13.6 27.4
2003 281 20.6 13.6 27.4
2004 294 18.8 15.6 33
2005 357 21.9 16.3 n/a
2006 401 24.7 16.2 34.7
2007 351 26.1 13.4 36.2
2008 351 25.9 13.6 28.8
2009 353 29.8 13.0 41.9
2010 376 24.0 15.6 42.6
2011 382 28.3 13.4 45.5
2012 361 28.4 12.7 44.3
2013 323 24.2 13.3 42.1
2014 343 23.2 14.7 49
2015 342 25.0 13.6 45.9
2016 344 25.0 13.7 45.6
2017 355 25.4 13.9 49.6
2018 353 27.9 12.6 56.9
2019 324 28.2 11.4 48.1
2020 320 25.2 12.6 46.6
2021 301 25.9 11.6 46.2
2022 330 24.6 13.4 48.8
2023 340 29.5 11.5 55

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Governor William Pitkin School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,687
2019 $16,717
2020 $16,944
2021 $16,968

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Governor William Pitkin School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 318th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 270th of 491 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Governor William Pitkin School)52.850
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Hartford School District)35.332.1
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Governor William Pitkin School)41.760.4
 18.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Hartford School District)3037.8
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Governor William Pitkin School)61.940.7
 21.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Hartford School District)3934.8
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Governor William Pitkin School)49.247.5
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Hartford School District)30.536.9
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Governor William Pitkin School)61.838.9
 22.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Hartford School District)40.435.1
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Governor William Pitkin School)2038.9
 18.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (East Hartford School District)2128.7
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students324340
 4.9%
African American9095
 5.6%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian3432
 5.9%
Hispanic131145
 10.7%
Pacific Islander01
White5246
 11.5%
Two or More Races1518
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.1%55%
 6.9%


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Students at Governor William Pitkin School are 43% Hispanic, 28% African American, 14% White, 9% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Governor William Pitkin School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Hartford Middle School
High : East Hartford High School

Governor William Pitkin School ranks 269th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 340 students attended Governor William Pitkin School.


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