Candlewood Lake Elementary School vs Great Plain School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Candlewood Lake Elementary School
Brookfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,085 students
Great Plain School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
271 students
| Measure | Candlewood Lake Elementary School Brookfield, Connecticut | Great Plain School Danbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #206 of 596 | #203 of 596 |
| National rank | #5533 of 50,301 | #5420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,085 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 1,085 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Brookfield | Danbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.0 vs 79.2).
- •Candlewood Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 42.8%).
- •Great Plain School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.4).
- •Candlewood Lake Elementary School is the larger school with 1,085 students compared with 271.
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 Candlewood Lake Elementary School better than Great Plain School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Candlewood Lake Elementary School and Great Plain School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Brookfield and Danbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candlewood Lake Elementary School: 1,085. Great Plain School: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candlewood Lake Elementary School and Great Plain School rank in Connecticut?
Candlewood Lake Elementary School is 206th of 596 and Great Plain School is 203rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).