Brooklyn Elementary School vs Shepard Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Elementary School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
469 students
Shepard Hill Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
392 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Elementary School Brooklyn, Connecticut | Shepard Hill Elementary School Plainfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 596 | #400 of 596 |
| National rank | #17485 of 50,301 | #24160 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 469 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Brooklyn | Plainfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 51.5).
- •Brooklyn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Brooklyn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 60.7%).
- •Brooklyn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.1).
- •Brooklyn Elementary School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 392.
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 Brooklyn Elementary School better than Shepard Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn Elementary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 51.5 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 Brooklyn Elementary School and Shepard Hill Elementary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Plainfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Elementary School: 469. Shepard Hill Elementary School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Elementary School and Shepard Hill Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Brooklyn Elementary School is 334th of 596 and Shepard Hill Elementary School is 400th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).