Summary:
Zip code 06712 in Prospect, Connecticut, is served by a single elementary school, Prospect Elementary School, which serves grades PK–5 with 572 students and is part of Regional School District 16, a district ranked 27th out of 153 Connecticut districts (82nd percentile, 4 stars).
As the only elementary school in the area, Prospect Elementary is a standout performer by nearly every measure. Academic proficiency rates are dramatically higher than state averages, with the school outperforming Connecticut by roughly 20 percentage points in most subjects. In the 2025–2026 school year, ELA proficiency averaged about 71.9% across grades 3–5 compared to 50.6% statewide, while math averaged 71.5% versus 50.0% statewide. Grade 3 math reached 80.4% proficiency versus 52.2% statewide, and grade 3 ELA hit 73.2% versus 47.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism is exceptionally low at 2.4%, far below the district's 6.2% and the state's 16.4%, a strong indicator of family engagement and positive school culture. The student–teacher ratio is a solid 13.1:1, and just 23.78% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch.
The main area to watch is upper-grade math, where proficiency drops from 80.4% in grade 3 to 67.7% in grade 4 and 66.3% in grade 5, a pattern also seen in the prior year. Year-to-year swings are notable as well, particularly grade 4 math, which fell sharply from 81.4% to 67.7%. However, the school has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for three consecutive years, with state percentile rankings between the 72nd and 83rd percentiles. Spending per student is $15,557. For parents, Prospect Elementary is a reliable, high-quality school with excellent attendance, strong academics, and a consistent track record of success.
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