Colchester Elementary School

315 Halls Hill Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Colchester Elementary School serves 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Colchester Elementary School's student population of 552 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
552 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Colchester Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
10%
32%
Black
4%
12%
White
81%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Colchester Elementary School?
552 students attend Colchester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Colchester Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colchester Elementary School?
Colchester Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Colchester Elementary School offer ?
Colchester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Colchester Elementary School part of?
Colchester Elementary School is part of Colchester School District.
In what neighborhood is Colchester Elementary School located?
Colchester Elementary School is located in the Colchester Center neighborhood of Colchester, CT. There are 2 other public schools located in Colchester Center.

School Reviews

2   10/10/2025
Large classes, children donot get the attention they need to excell.
- Posted by Parent - girli

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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