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Somers Elementary School

Q: Is Somers Elementary School a good school?

Somers Elementary School ranks 221 st of 493 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

221^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 493 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 55% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Somers Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Somers, CT, with 658 students. The school is part of the Somers School District, which is ranked 84 out of 156 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Somers Elementary School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Somers Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, 61.5% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 51.4%, and 61.5% were proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 51.4%. The school has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 23.7% in 2021-2022 to 12.7% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, Somers Elementary School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 4.94% to 6.78% over the past few years, significantly lower than the nearby Enfield and Stafford schools.

Somers Elementary School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12 to 12.5 over the past few years, lower than the nearby Enfield and Stafford schools. This consistent academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and favorable student-teacher ratio suggest that Somers Elementary School is a strong-performing school with a focus on providing a quality education for its students. While the school's relatively affluent student population may contribute to its success, there may be opportunities for collaboration with nearby schools to share best practices and strategies for improving student outcomes.

645

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,905

Per pupil spending ?

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4 Vision Boulevard
Somers, CT 06071

(860) 749-2270

District: Somers School District

Students who attend Somers Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Mabelle B. Avery Middle School
High:	Somers High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

Hispanic:

6.7%

African American:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 49th percentile in 2022 → 55th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (57% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 55th (2025) from a 49th-percentile low (2022)

✓Above the Connecticut median (55th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg57%

Connecticut avg50%

221^st of 493

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Top 45%▼ down 12 pts since 2015

From top 33% (2015) to top 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

84^th of 156Somers 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
2025	59.2	221 of 493	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.8	206 of 497	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.0	197 of 491	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.8	249 of 490	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	65.0	211 of 538	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.8	217 of 522	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.6	242 of 532	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.8	211 of 519	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	72.2	165 of 518	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	73.3	182 of 551	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.6	233 of 557	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.8	242 of 564	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.5	242 of 565	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.9	306 of 579	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	60.6	301 of 566	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	59.4	315 of 565	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	54.1	343 of 568	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	63.1	280 of 570	50.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	46.9	141 of 232	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.9	146 of 237	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.9	132 of 230	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.0	152 of 234	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	61.8	188 of 455	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.0	104 of 242	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.1	143 of 259	44.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	52.3	136 of 239	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.5	136 of 233	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.9	129 of 231	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.7	151 of 232	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.3	185 of 445	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.6	127 of 247	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.2	158 of 262	39.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	25.3	210 of 248	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.2	201 of 250	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.1	210 of 262	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.6	237 of 252	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	38.6	216 of 327	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.6	236 of 295	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	24.2	245 of 296	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆

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 (2025)43rd percentile-12 vs school

Female (2025)39th percentile-16 vs school

White (2025)15th percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics57%+8 vs state

English Language Arts56%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)	SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Mathematics (2025)				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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Somers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4 Vision Boulevard	Somers	06071	Capitol Planning Region	Somers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 749-2270	645	53	12.1	5.6%	568 (88.1%)	15 (2.3%)	43 (6.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.3%)	59.2	221^st of 493 public elementary schools	55.2%		60.8	206^th of 497 public elementary schools	58.6%	15		48.4	61.5	60.8		56.5	61.5	54.9		$17,905
Hazardville Memorial School	Public	K-2	68 North Maple St.	Enfield	06082	Capitol Planning Region	Enfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 763-7500	298	21	13.9	48.0%	187 (62.8%)	13 (4.4%)	72 (24.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.4%)								(n/a)										$17,356
Eli Whitney School	Public	3-5	94 Middle Rd.	Enfield	06082	Capitol Planning Region	Enfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 763-7540	346	22	15.6	44.8%	213 (61.6%)	10 (2.9%)	95 (27.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.5%)	51.3	248^th of 493 public elementary schools	49.7%		47.2	260^th of 497 public elementary schools	47.7%	12	60.0	41.9	56.0	57.1		53.5	50.0	50.5		$19,357
Center School	Public	K-6	49 Main St.	Ellington	06029	Capitol Planning Region	Ellington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 896-2315	445	32	14.0	20.2%	365 (82.0%)	18 (4.0%)	37 (8.3%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	85.7	63^rd of 493 public elementary schools	87.2%		81.9	96^th of 497 public elementary schools	80.7%	33	77.3	74.6	85.1	69.7	71.8	77.5	83.6	66.7	64.3	$17,442
Crystal Lake School	Public	PK, KG-6	59 South Road	Ellington	06029	Capitol Planning Region	Ellington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 896-2322	308	21	14.4	28.2%	236 (76.6%)	14 (4.5%)	31 (10.1%)	9 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.8%)	72.3	161^st of 493 public elementary schools	67.3%		83	89^th of 497 public elementary schools	82.1%	72		75.6	65.1	56.8	72.0		72.1	47.7		$16,770
Henry Barnard School	Public	K-2	27 Shaker Rd.	Enfield	06082	Capitol Planning Region	Enfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 253-6540	311	26	11.7	53.4%	175 (56.3%)	21 (6.8%)	80 (25.7%)	7 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.7%)								(n/a)										$21,391
Edgar H. Parkman School	Public	3-5	165 Weymouth Rd.	Enfield	06082	Capitol Planning Region	Enfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 253-6570	266	20	13.4	54.5%	158 (59.4%)	16 (6.0%)	58 (21.8%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.9%)	42.2	272^nd of 493 public elementary schools	44.8%		45.4	265^th of 497 public elementary schools	46.7%	7	49.4	35.6	57.6	52.4		40.7	55.3	39.8		$19,515
West Stafford School	Public	PK-K	153 West Stafford Rd.	Stafford Springs	06076	Capitol Planning Region	Stafford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 684-3181	176	14	12.3	39.8%	152 (86.4%)	4 (2.3%)	18 (10.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)										$25,383
Prudence Crandall School	Public	3-5	150 Brainard Rd.	Enfield	06082	Capitol Planning Region	Enfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 253-6464	351	23	15.2	55.3%	202 (57.5%)	25 (7.1%)	85 (24.2%)	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.7%)	40	276^th of 493 public elementary schools	44.0%		42.7	274^th of 497 public elementary schools	44.9%	2	56.6	40.6	46.7	51.3		43.8	52.8	31.0		$19,349
Broad Brook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	14 Rye St.	East Windsor	06016	Capitol Planning Region	East Windsor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 623-2433	441	40	11.0	52.6%	187 (42.4%)	48 (10.9%)	117 (26.5%)	52 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (8.2%)	28.6	328^th of 493 public elementary schools	33.5%		37	297^th of 497 public elementary schools	40.2%	31		40.6	35.2			39.1	43.7			$25,962

Frequently Asked Questions about Somers Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Somers Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Mabelle B. Avery Middle School
High : Somers High School

What district is Somers Elementary School in?

Somers School District

How many students attend Somers Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 645 students attended Somers Elementary School.

Is Somers Elementary School a good school?

Somers Elementary School ranks 221^st of 493 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Somers Elementary School?

Students at Somers Elementary School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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