Summary:
In zip code 06475, there is one elementary school, Kathleen E. Goodwin School, serving grades PK–4 in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, with 383 students and a notably low student‑teacher ratio of 9.6:1. This school belongs to the Old Saybrook School District, which ranks 64th out of 153 districts in the state (58th percentile, 3 stars).
Kathleen E. Goodwin School is a strong performer overall, with English Language Arts scores consistently well above Connecticut averages. In 2025–2026, 3rd graders scored 67.7% proficient versus 47.3% statewide, and 4th graders scored 70.9% versus 50.9% statewide. The school’s state ranking jumped from the 50th percentile in 2024–2025 to the 67th percentile in 2025–2026, an improvement of about 84 positions. Chronic absenteeism is very low at 5.6%, compared to the state rate of 16.4%, and the small class environment likely supports individualized attention. Free/reduced lunch eligibility is 22.45%, indicating a relatively lower‑poverty population than many Connecticut schools.
Math performance is more varied. While 3rd grade math rose sharply from 46.4% to 75.8% proficiency year‑over‑year, 4th grade math dipped to 49.1%, slightly below the state average of 52.1%. This volatility may reflect small cohort sizes rather than a systemic issue. Because this is the only elementary school in the zip code, no school‑to‑school comparisons are available, and its scores mirror the district’s. Note that per‑pupil spending data is dated (2018–2019) at $22,092. Overall, Kathleen E. Goodwin School offers a supportive, high‑attendance environment with clear strengths in reading and an improving state rank, with math consistency being the main area to watch.
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