Beecher School vs Eli Whitney School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 19 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beecher School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
462 students
Eli Whitney School
Stratford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
462 students
| Measure | Beecher School New Haven, Connecticut | Eli Whitney School Stratford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #511 of 596 | #336 of 596 |
| National rank | #38735 of 50,301 | #17496 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 462 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 50% |
| city | New Haven | Stratford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eli Whitney School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 29.7).
- •Eli Whitney School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 29%).
- •Eli Whitney School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Eli Whitney School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 79.7%).
- •Eli Whitney School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.1).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beecher School better than Eli Whitney School?
On the Success Index (US), Eli Whitney School ranks higher (61.0 vs 29.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beecher School and Eli Whitney School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between New Haven and Stratford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beecher School: 462. Eli Whitney School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beecher School and Eli Whitney School rank in Connecticut?
Beecher School is 511th of 596 and Eli Whitney School is 336th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).