Doolittle School vs Prospect Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doolittle School
Cheshire · Public elementary · Grades K–6
529 students
Prospect Elementary School
Prospect · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | Doolittle School Cheshire, Connecticut | Prospect Elementary School Prospect, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #129 of 596 | #155 of 596 |
| National rank | #2513 of 50,301 | #3535 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 529 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 67% |
| city | Cheshire | Prospect |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Doolittle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 82.7).
- •Doolittle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Doolittle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Doolittle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 23.8%).
- •Prospect Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Prospect Elementary School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 529.
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 Doolittle School better than Prospect Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Doolittle School ranks higher (84.8 vs 82.7 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 Doolittle School and Prospect Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Cheshire and Prospect in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doolittle School: 529. Prospect Elementary School: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doolittle School and Prospect Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Doolittle School is 129th of 596 and Prospect Elementary School is 155th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).