Crystal Lake School vs West Stafford School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.1 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
West Stafford School
Stafford Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
176 students
| Measure | Crystal Lake School Ellington, Connecticut | West Stafford School Stafford Springs, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #275 of 596 | #282 of 596 |
| National rank | #11301 of 50,301 | #11756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 308 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Ellington | Stafford Springs |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.0 vs 69.4).
- •Crystal Lake School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 39.8%).
- •West Stafford School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.7).
- •Crystal Lake School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 176.
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 West Stafford 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 Crystal Lake School and West Stafford School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Ellington and Stafford Springs in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Lake School: 308. West Stafford School: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Lake School and West Stafford School rank in Connecticut?
Crystal Lake School is 275th of 596 and West Stafford School is 282nd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).