Summary:
Zip code 06250 in Mansfield Center, Connecticut, is served by a single elementary school, Mansfield Elementary School, which enrolls 549 students in grades PK through 4 as part of the Mansfield School District.
Mansfield Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school with strong academic results that consistently exceed Connecticut state averages in every tested subject and grade. In the 2025–2026 school year, 77.1% of 4th graders met or exceeded proficiency in English Language Arts compared to 50.9% statewide, while 74.8% of 4th graders were proficient in math versus 52.1% statewide. The school’s 3rd grade results also remain well above average, with 60.4% proficiency in ELA and 68.5% in math. The school’s statewide rank has improved for three consecutive years, rising from the 66th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 76th percentile in 2025–2026. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at just 4.2%, far below the district rate of 5.8% and the state rate of 16.4%. The student-teacher ratio of 11.9 supports smaller class sizes and more individualized attention, likely contributing to the school’s success.
Year-over-year trends are mixed but generally positive. Fourth grade ELA proficiency jumped from 66.4% to 77.1%, a nearly 11-point gain, while 4th grade math improved from 71.0% to 74.8%. Third grade proficiency saw modest dips: ELA fell from 64.6% to 60.4% and math from 69.9% to 68.5%, which may warrant monitoring. About 32.4% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a moderate level of economic disadvantage, yet the school still outperforms state averages by wide margins. With a favorable student-teacher ratio, exceptionally low absenteeism, and steady improvement in statewide rankings, Mansfield Elementary School offers a strong, supportive learning environment for families in this area.
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