Summary:
Zip code 06472 (Northford, CT) is served by a single elementary school, Totoket Valley Elementary School, which educates students in grades 3 through 5 within the North Branford School District. With 368 students and a 12.6 student-teacher ratio, this upper-elementary building offers small class sizes and a focused learning environment. The school stands out for its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 4.9%, compared to the state average of 16.4%, and its consistent academic performance well above Connecticut averages in English language arts, math, and science.
Totoket Valley earns a 3-star rating and ranks in the top third of Connecticut elementary schools, though its percentile has slipped slightly from the 73rd percentile in 2023-24 to the 66th percentile in 2025-26. The district itself ranks 86th out of 153 districts (44th percentile, 2 stars), meaning this single school outperforms its district’s overall standing. In 2025-26, SBAC proficiency rates ranged from 61% to 70% in math and 61% to 68% in reading across grades 3-5, while 5th grade science proficiency hit 63.2%. All of these figures exceed statewide proficiency ranges by roughly 10 to 17 percentage points. About 25.8% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and per-student spending is $15,210.
Several trends are worth noting for parents. Third grade math proficiency jumped dramatically from 56.3% to 69.9% year-over-year, while fifth grade math dipped from 67.5% to 61.0% and remains the school’s weakest subject area. English language arts proficiency improves steadily as students progress from 3rd to 5th grade, indicating strong literacy development. The school’s rank has declined modestly over three years, but its low absenteeism, strong test scores, and favorable student-teacher ratio make it a reliable choice for families in Northford. Since it is the only school in the zip code, parents should note that students in grades K-2 and beyond grade 5 are served by other schools in the district outside this area.
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