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Urbin T. Kelley School

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Urbin T. Kelley School ranks 117 th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

117^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 76% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Urbin T. Kelley School is a K–5 elementary school in Southington, CT, serving 301 students as part of the Southington School District. Kelley currently earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking 117th of 491 Connecticut elementary schools and landing in the 76th percentile statewide. The school serves a relatively low-poverty population, with about 15.6% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of roughly 12 to 1. Perhaps the most impressive non-academic metric is attendance: Kelley's chronic absenteeism rate is just 4.1%, dramatically below the district's 11.1% and the state's 16.4%.

Kelley's clearest academic strength is mathematics. Across grades 3, 4, and 5, math proficiency averages about 74%, roughly 24 points above the state average and 5 points above the district. English language arts is more uneven: 3rd and 5th grades outperform district averages, but 4th grade ELA proficiency came in at 59.1%, more than 7 points below the district. Science is a relative weakness, with only 54.1% of 5th graders proficient versus 66.4% for the district. Nearby schools like Zaya A. Oshana Elementary (78.3%) and Flanders Elementary (77.4%) far exceeded Kelley in science. Within the district, Kelley holds the mid-to-upper tier, though William H. Hatton Elementary and Oshana rank higher at the 85th percentile.

Kelley's statewide ranking has cooled from a 2018–2019 peak of 54th (90th percentile) to the mid-70s range in recent years, and small class sizes mean scores can swing considerably from year to year—4th grade ELA dropped from 81.3% to 59.1% in a single year, while 5th grade math jumped from 60.7% to 72.9%. Parents should view single-year grade-level figures with that context in mind. Overall, Kelley remains a solidly above-average school with excellent attendance, consistent math instruction, and a supportive community, making it a dependable choice for families in the Southington area.

301

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,496

Per pupil spending ?

15.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

501 Ridgewood Rd.
Southington, CT 06489

(860) 628-3310

District: Southington School District

Students who attend Urbin T. Kelley School usually attend:

Middle:	John F. Kennedy Middle School
High:	Southington High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.1%

Hispanic:

11.6%

Asian:

6.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 80th percentile in 2016 → 76th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (70% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Connecticut elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg67%

Connecticut avg51%

117^th of 492

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Top 24%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 20% (2016) to top 24% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 8Elementary Schools in the Southington School District

52^nd of 153Southington 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	78.7	117 of 492	76.2%	★★★★☆
2025	72.3	160 of 493	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.9	126 of 497	74.6%	★★★★☆
2023	80.7	109 of 491	77.8%	★★★★☆
2022	76.8	125 of 490	74.5%	★★★★☆
2021	82.4	108 of 538	79.9%	★★★★☆
2019	87.6	54 of 522	89.7%	★★★★☆
2018	84.0	90 of 532	83.1%	★★★★☆
2017	83.0	92 of 519	82.3%	★★★★☆
2016	81.2	104 of 518	79.9%	★★★★☆
2015	85.4	78 of 551	85.8%	★★★★☆
2013	76.7	140 of 557	74.9%	★★★★☆
2012	76.0	140 of 564	75.2%	★★★★☆
2011	74.1	175 of 565	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	78.4	116 of 579	80.0%	★★★★☆
2009	78.0	116 of 566	79.5%	★★★★☆
2008	80.8	76 of 565	86.5%	★★★★☆
2007	77.4	127 of 568	77.6%	★★★★☆
2006	83.6	43 of 570	92.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2018	73.2	82 of 259	68.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	80.7	90 of 445	79.8%	★★★★☆
2018	83.2	42 of 262	84.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	75.4	58 of 246	76.4%	★★★★☆
2025	61.3	104 of 248	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.1	118 of 250	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.6	128 of 262	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.2	89 of 252	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.0	120 of 327	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.8	85 of 295	71.2%	★★★★☆
2018	72.4	79 of 296	73.3%	★★★★☆

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 (2021)80th percentile~ school

White (2026)76th percentile~ school

Female (2018)68th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics74%+24 vs state

English Language Arts66%+15 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/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	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
Urbin T. Kelley School	Public	K-5	501 Ridgewood Rd.	Southington	06489	Capitol Planning Region	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3310	301	25	11.8	15.6%	229 (76.1%)	3 (1.0%)	35 (11.6%)	18 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.0%)	78.7	117^th of 492 public elementary schools	76.2%		72.3	160^th of 493 public elementary schools	67.5%	43	508.0		67.5	59.1	70.8				75.0	75.0	72.9				$19,496
Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	240 Main St.	Southington	06489	Capitol Planning Region	Southington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 628-3286	549	46	11.9	31.7%	400 (72.9%)	10 (1.8%)	83 (15.1%)	23 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.0%)	68.8	185^th of 492 public elementary schools	62.4%		66.1	195^th of 493 public elementary schools	60.4%	10	62.9		69.7	63.7	60.8				67.4	61.1	55.7				$19,054
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School	Public	K-5	70 Church Street	Southington	06479	Capitol Planning Region	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3450	235	21	11.4	24.7%	171 (72.8%)	5 (2.1%)	39 (16.6%)	11 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	84.1	75^th of 492 public elementary schools	84.8%		81	99^th of 493 public elementary schools	79.9%	24	78.3		2471.0	82.2	67.4				79.5	73.3	69.6				$19,603
William H. Hatton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Spring Lake Rd.	Southington	06489	Capitol Planning Region	Southington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 628-3377	320	26	12.3	31.9%	251 (78.4%)	6 (1.9%)	43 (13.4%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.1%)	84.4	74^th of 492 public elementary schools	85.0%		81.9	88^th of 493 public elementary schools	82.2%	14	508.0		82.0	67.9	66.0				90.0	84.9	67.9				$22,343
Flanders Elementary School	Public	K-5	100 Victoria Dr.	Southington	06489	Capitol Planning Region	Southington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 628-3372	259	27	9.6	36.3%	191 (73.7%)	5 (1.9%)	34 (13.1%)	15 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.4%)	66.2	195^th of 492 public elementary schools	60.4%		80.6	104^th of 493 public elementary schools	78.9%	91	509.0		62.7	63.9	68.2				56.9	58.3	56.8				$19,181
William M. Strong Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	820 Marion Ave.	Plantsville	06479	Capitol Planning Region	Southington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 628-3314	294	24	12.0	24.1%	226 (76.9%)	9 (3.1%)	23 (7.8%)	12 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.2%)	74.3	152^nd of 492 public elementary schools	69.1%		81.2	96^th of 493 public elementary schools	80.5%	56	508.0		54.9	67.9	72.3				66.7	78.6	59.6				$22,180
South End Elementary School	Public	K-5	10 Maxwell-Noble Drive	Plantsville	06479	Capitol Planning Region	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3320	243	22	11.1	29.6%	200 (82.3%)	4 (1.6%)	24 (9.9%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	76.5	142^nd of 492 public elementary schools	71.1%		74.7	147^th of 493 public elementary schools	70.2%	5	505.0		58.3	72.2	64.3				70.2	77.8	71.4				$18,123
R. E. Thalberg Elementary School	Public	K-5	145 Dunham Rd.	Southington	06489	Capitol Planning Region	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3370	443	31	14.1	19.0%	305 (68.8%)	10 (2.3%)	50 (11.3%)	48 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.8%)	78.2	122^nd of 492 public elementary schools	75.2%		81.1	98^th of 493 public elementary schools	80.1%	24	68.3		75.7	66.7	62.2				78.6	68.0	70.7				$17,756
Alcott School	Public	PK, KG-5	1490 Woodtick Rd.	Wolcott	06716	Capitol Planning Region	Wolcott School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 879-8160	320	22	14.5	34.7%	228 (71.3%)	17 (5.3%)	59 (18.4%)	9 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	86.2	59^th of 492 public elementary schools	88.0%		82.3	86^th of 493 public elementary schools	82.6%	27	72.5		75.6	73.5	85.0				75.6	79.6	2562.0				$18,908
Greene-Hills School	Public	K-8	718 Pine St.	Bristol	06010	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Bristol School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 584-7822	918	61	14.9	58.0%	332 (36.2%)	88 (9.6%)	403 (43.9%)	31 (3.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (6.6%)	43.1	270^th of 492 public elementary schools	45.1%		39.6	281^st of 493 public elementary schools	43.0%	11	50.9	787.0	40.0	41.0	54.3	52.7	45.6	38.0	46.7	39.0	43.8	52.7	31.1	33.0	$18,224

Frequently Asked Questions about Urbin T. Kelley School

What is the racial makeup of Urbin T. Kelley School?

Students at Urbin T. Kelley School are 76% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Urbin T. Kelley School attend?

Students who attend Urbin T. Kelley School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John F. Kennedy Middle School
High : Southington High School

Is Urbin T. Kelley School a good school?

Urbin T. Kelley School ranks 117^th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Urbin T. Kelley School in?

Southington School District

How many students attend Urbin T. Kelley School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 301 students attended Urbin T. Kelley School.

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