Crystal Lake School vs Ellington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal Lake School
Ellington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
308 students
Ellington High School
Ellington · Public high · Grades 9–12
701 students
| Measure | Crystal Lake School Ellington, Connecticut | Ellington High School Ellington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #275 of 596 | #63 of 180 |
| National rank | #11301 of 50,301 | #2335 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 308 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Ellington | Ellington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellington High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 70.0).
- •Crystal Lake School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Ellington High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Ellington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 28.2%).
- •Ellington High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.7).
- •Ellington High School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 308.
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 Crystal Lake School better than Ellington High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ellington High School ranks higher (74.0 vs 70.0 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 Crystal Lake School and Ellington High School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Ellington and Ellington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Lake School: 308. Ellington High School: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Lake School and Ellington High School rank in Connecticut?
Crystal Lake School is 275th of 596 and Ellington High School is 63rd of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).