Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brookside Elementary 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 23% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Brookside Elementary School's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
408 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Rankings
Brookside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#703 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
69%
32%
Black
12%
12%
White
13%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Norwalk School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookside Elementary School's ranking?
Brookside Elementary School is ranked #703 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Brookside Elementary School often compared to?
Brookside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Concord Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?
408 students attend Brookside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Brookside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brookside Elementary School offer ?
Brookside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brookside Elementary School part of?
Brookside Elementary School is part of Norwalk School District.
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