Prospect Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Prospect, Connecticut 06712 · Regional School District 16
#155 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#3535 of 50,301 nationally
About Prospect Elementary School
Prospect Elementary School is a public elementary located in Prospect, in the Regional School District 16 school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 572 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 155th of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (68th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 572.
There are 2 schools in Prospect; Prospect Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)23.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
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 Prospect Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Prospect Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Long River Middle School
Prospect · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students · 1.3 km away
Maple Hill School
Naugatuck · Public elementary · Grades K–4
464 students · 3.7 km away
Doolittle School
Cheshire · Public elementary · Grades K–6
529 students · 4.2 km away
Norton School
Cheshire · Public elementary · Grades K–6
412 students · 4.8 km away
City Hill Middle School
Naugatuck · Public middle · Grades 7–8
614 students · 5.2 km away
Wendell L. Cross School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
606 students · 5.5 km away
Cheshire High School
Cheshire · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,208 students · 5.6 km away
Darcey School
Cheshire · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
159 students · 5.7 km away
Crosby High School
Waterbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,453 students · 5.9 km away
Gilmartin School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
462 students · 5.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
Long Lots School
Westport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students
Newfield School
Stamford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
575 students
Mead School
Ansonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
Hart School
Stamford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students
B. W. Tinker School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
Springdale School
Stamford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Prospect Elementary School a good school?
Prospect Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 82.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #155 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 Prospect Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Prospect Elementary School ranks #155 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #3535 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School had 572 students in 2025.
Is Prospect Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Prospect Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Prospect Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Prospect Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.