Crystal Lake School vs Essex Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 65 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
Essex Elementary School
Centerbrook · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
307 students
| Measure | Crystal Lake School Ellington, Connecticut | Essex Elementary School Centerbrook, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #275 of 596 | #59 of 596 |
| National rank | #11301 of 50,301 | #751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 308 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| city | Ellington | Centerbrook |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 70.0).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 28.2%).
- •Crystal Lake School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 307.
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 Essex Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Elementary School ranks higher (90.1 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 Essex Elementary School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Ellington and Centerbrook in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Lake School: 308. Essex Elementary School: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Lake School and Essex Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Crystal Lake School is 275th of 596 and Essex Elementary School is 59th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).