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Pomperaug Elementary School

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Pomperaug Elementary School ranks 155 th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

155^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 68% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Pomperaug Elementary School is a PK–5 elementary school in Southbury, CT, serving 395 students as part of Regional School District 15. The school holds a 3-star rating and ranks 155th out of 491 elementary schools in Connecticut, placing it in the 68th percentile. It serves a relatively low-poverty population, with just 10.89% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, and maintains a favorable 11.1 student-teacher ratio. Chronic absenteeism is a clear strength at 8.5%, well below the state average of 16.4%.

Math and science are Pomperaug's standout subjects. In 2025-2026, math proficiency exceeded the state by roughly 17 to 25 percentage points across all tested grades, with 5th-grade science proficiency at 80.6% compared to 52.9% statewide. English Language Arts is the school's biggest concern, particularly in early grades: 3rd-grade ELA proficiency is 49.3%, which is barely above the state average and 17.2 points below the district average. The school has also seen a long-term ranking decline, falling from 40th in the state in 2015-2016 to 155th today.

The most striking comparison is to Gainfield Elementary School, located less than a mile away in the same district. Gainfield is ranked 33rd in the state with a 5-star rating, and it outperforms Pomperaug by 19 to 34 points in ELA and by 8 to 15 points in math across all tested grades. Both schools serve similar student populations and share district resources, making the gap particularly notable. Pomperaug's math scores do remain competitive with several nearby schools, including Great Oak Elementary School and Middle Gate Elementary School, but early-grade ELA is the lowest among nearby schools with available data. Subgroup results also show disparities, with male students ranking in the 85th percentile while female students rank in the 55th. Overall, Pomperaug is a solid, above-average school with strong math, science, and attendance — but it lags its closest neighbor and its own historical performance.

395

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,423

Per pupil spending ?

10.9%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

607 Main St. S
Southbury, CT 06488

(203) 264-8283

District: Regional School District 15

Students who attend Pomperaug Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Rochambeau Middle School
High:	Pomperaug Regional High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.3%

Hispanic:

10.6%

Asian:

4.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 92nd percentile in 2016 → 68th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (67% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Above the Connecticut median (68th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 24 percentile points since 2016

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

!Near the bottom of Regional School District 15's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school67%

District avg70%

Connecticut avg51%

155^th of 492

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 24 pts since 2016

From top 8% (2016) to top 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 4Elementary Schools in the Regional School District 15

60^th of 153Regional School District 15 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	73.6	155 of 492	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	75.2	144 of 493	70.8%	★★★★☆
2024	80.9	105 of 497	78.9%	★★★★☆
2023	80.7	108 of 491	78.0%	★★★★☆
2022	67.9	175 of 490	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.1	157 of 538	70.8%	★★★★☆
2019	82.3	104 of 522	80.1%	★★★★☆
2018	83.3	94 of 532	82.3%	★★★★☆
2017	81.1	114 of 519	78.0%	★★★★☆
2016	88.6	40 of 518	92.3%	★★★★★
2015	79.2	125 of 551	77.3%	★★★★☆
2013	73.6	179 of 557	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	70.7	211 of 564	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	75.4	156 of 565	72.4%	★★★★☆
2010	78.8	105 of 579	81.9%	★★★★☆
2009	80.8	69 of 566	87.8%	★★★★☆
2008	80.9	72 of 565	87.3%	★★★★☆
2007	81.2	72 of 568	87.3%	★★★★☆
2006	79.2	105 of 570	81.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	66.1	105 of 228	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.3	99 of 232	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.9	63 of 237	73.4%	★★★★☆
2023	79.0	63 of 230	72.6%	★★★★☆
2022	75.0	77 of 234	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.3	189 of 455	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.3	85 of 259	67.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	81.6	35 of 234	85.0%	★★★★☆
2025	76.3	67 of 239	72.0%	★★★★☆
2024	64.4	112 of 233	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.0	100 of 231	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.6	124 of 232	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	71.0	136 of 445	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.6	79 of 262	69.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	50.2	153 of 246	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	48.6	150 of 248	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	60.7	114 of 250	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.3	99 of 262	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.4	170 of 252	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	57.4	146 of 327	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.5	89 of 295	69.8%	★★★★☆
2018	71.3	83 of 296	72.0%	★★★★☆

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)

Male (2026)85th percentile+17 vs school

Female (2026)54th percentile-15 vs school

White (2026)38th percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

Science81%+28 vs state

Mathematics71%+21 vs state

English Language Arts59%+8 vs state

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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	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
Pomperaug Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	607 Main St. S	Southbury	06488	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Regional School District 15	No	No	No	No	(203) 264-8283	395	36	11.1	10.9%	317 (80.3%)	8 (2.0%)	42 (10.6%)	16 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	73.6	155^th of 492 public elementary schools	68.5%		75.2	144^th of 493 public elementary schools	70.8%	11	80.6	49.3	56.9	71.0	73.2	69.0	71.0	$23,423
Gainfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	307 Old Field Rd.	Southbury	06488	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Regional School District 15	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 264-5312	321	27	12.1	12.1%	271 (84.4%)	9 (2.8%)	24 (7.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.4%)	90.6	33^rd of 492 public elementary schools	93.3%		80	107^th of 493 public elementary schools	78.3%	74	80.4	83.3	76.8	82.1	88.3	76.4	82.1	$25,023
Sandy Hook Elementary School	Public	K-4	12 Dickinson Drive	Sandy Hook	06482	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Newtown School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 426-7657	349	28	12.3	18.1%	263 (75.4%)	9 (2.6%)	53 (15.2%)	11 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	83.3	85^th of 492 public elementary schools	82.7%		89.4	39^th of 493 public elementary schools	92.1%	46		64.2	70.6		80.6	81.2		$21,080
Long Meadow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	65 North Benson Rd.	Middlebury	06762	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Regional School District 15	No	No	No	No	(203) 758-1144	518	42	12.3	13.3%	392 (75.7%)	13 (2.5%)	68 (13.1%)	26 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	77.1	134^th of 492 public elementary schools	72.8%		62.2	208^th of 493 public elementary schools	57.8%	74	510.0	71.9	67.0	69.7	75.0	66.0	2550.0	$24,183
Quaker Farms School	Public	PK, KG-2	30 Great Oak Rd.	Oxford	06478	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Oxford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 888-5842	384	27	14.2	19.3%	294 (76.6%)	12 (3.1%)	51 (13.3%)	13 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.1%)								(n/a)								$19,066
Hawley Elementary School	Public	K-4	29 Church Hill Rd.	Newtown	06470	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Newtown School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 426-7666	281	27	10.5	13.9%	227 (80.8%)	4 (1.4%)	42 (14.9%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	83.3	86^th of 492 public elementary schools	82.5%		77.7	123^rd of 493 public elementary schools	75.1%	37		76.1	69.0		78.3	74.6		$22,805
Great Oak Elementary School	Public	3-5	50 Great Oak Road	Oxford	06478	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Oxford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 888-6492	369	25	14.7	18.2%	307 (83.2%)	3 (0.8%)	42 (11.4%)	9 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.6%)	77.4	127^th of 492 public elementary schools	74.2%		79.5	114^th of 493 public elementary schools	76.9%	13	76.2	59.3	70.4	77.9	64.4	66.7	66.9	$18,304
Mitchell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14 School St.	Woodbury	06798	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Regional School District 14	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 263-4314	328	27	12.2	19.5%	264 (80.5%)	7 (2.1%)	42 (12.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)	71.8	170^th of 492 public elementary schools	65.4%		60.5	213^th of 493 public elementary schools	56.8%	43	72.3	67.3	55.1	55.3	67.3	73.5	68.1	$23,131
Middle Gate Elementary School	Public	K-4	7 Cold Spring Rd.	Newtown	06470	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Newtown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 426-7662	397	36	11.0	11.6%	315 (79.3%)	12 (3.0%)	57 (14.4%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	72.8	163^rd of 492 public elementary schools	66.9%		77	131^st of 493 public elementary schools	73.4%	32		67.1	62.9		64.4	68.5		$21,207
Head O'Meadow Elementary School	Public	K-4	94 Boggs Hill Rd.	Newtown	06470	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Newtown School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 426-7670	327	29	11.3	8.0%	274 (83.8%)	10 (3.1%)	38 (11.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	80.8	101^st of 492 public elementary schools	79.5%		89.9	34^th of 493 public elementary schools	93.1%	67		78.1	56.5		82.2	74.2		$21,995

Frequently Asked Questions about Pomperaug Elementary School

How many students attend Pomperaug Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 395 students attended Pomperaug Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Pomperaug Elementary School?

Students at Pomperaug Elementary School are 80% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Pomperaug Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Rochambeau Middle School
High : Pomperaug Regional High School

Is Pomperaug Elementary School a good school?

Pomperaug Elementary School ranks 155^th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Pomperaug Elementary School in?

Regional School District 15

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