Horace W. Porter School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbia, Connecticut 06237 · Columbia School District
#233 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#7594 of 50,301 nationally
About Horace W. Porter School
Horace W. Porter School is a public elementary located in Columbia, in the Columbia School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 440 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 233rd of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is students per teacher (94th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (52th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 440.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Horace W. Porter School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Horace W. Porter School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Andover Elementary School
Andover · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
239 students · 6.1 km away
George Hersey Robertson School
Coventry · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
370 students · 6.2 km away
Windham Middle School
Willimantic · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students · 6.4 km away
W. B. Sweeney School
Willimantic · Public elementary · Grades K–5
212 students · 6.4 km away
RHAM High School
Hebron · Public high · Grades 9–12
714 students · 7.0 km away
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT)
Willimantic · Public high · Grades 9–12
123 students · 7.1 km away
RHAM Middle School
Hebron · Public middle · Grades 7–8
352 students · 7.1 km away
Windham High School
Willimantic · Public high · Grades 9–12
633 students · 7.4 km away
Hebron Elementary School
Hebron · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
364 students · 7.8 km away
Natchaug School
Willimantic · Public elementary · Grades K–5
234 students · 7.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
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Black Rock School
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439 students
Six-Six Magnet School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
441 students
Tokeneke Elementary School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Broad Brook Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Horace W. Porter School a good school?
Horace W. Porter School has a Success Index (US) of 75.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #233 of 596 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Horace W. Porter School rank in Connecticut?
Horace W. Porter School ranks #233 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #7594 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Horace W. Porter School?
Horace W. Porter School had 440 students in 2025.
Is Horace W. Porter School a elementary school or a high school?
Horace W. Porter School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Horace W. Porter School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Horace W. Porter School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.