C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet vs Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 580 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
New London · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication
New London · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
328 students
| Measure | C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet New London, Connecticut | Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication New London, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #547 of 596 | #166 of 178 |
| National rank | #43511 of 50,301 | #12511 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 406 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 11% |
| city | New London | New London |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 22.1).
- •C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet does better on math proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 20%).
- •Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 91.6%).
- •C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.7).
- •C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is the larger school with 406 students compared with 328.
- •C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is a public school while Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet better than Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication?
On the Success Index (US), Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication ranks higher (26.9 vs 22.1 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 C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet and Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication?
About 580 m in a straight line, between New London and New London in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet: 406. Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet and Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication rank in Connecticut?
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is 547th of 596 and Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication is 166th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).