Nichols School vs. Eli Whitney School
Should you attend Nichols School or Eli Whitney School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Nichols School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Eli Whitney School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Nichols School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Eli Whitney School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
408 students
489 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#663 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#290 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
43
66
Grade 1 Students
50
69
Grade 2 Students
54
72
Grade 3 Students
44
61
Grade 4 Students
68
64
Grade 5 Students
79
73
Grade 6 Students
70
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
50%
36%
% Black
24%
20%
% White
20%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
