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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BROOKLYN SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 090057000113

Brooklyn Elementary School

119 Gorman Rd., Brooklyn, CT 06234 · (860) 774-7577 · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL469 STUDENTS
Enrollment
469
Elementary
DISTRICT 421 · STATE 378
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
40 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.3:1 · STATE 12.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
204 students
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 44%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
83
Kindergarten
56
Grade 1
80
Grade 2
75
Grade 3
84
Grade 4
91
Student demographics
White
79%
DISTRICT 78% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
12%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 32%
Black
2%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 12%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Two+
6%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
46%
Female
54%

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Test scores

CT Smarter Balanced 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
44.9%
CT avg 50.5%
Math
61.1%
CT avg 45.9%
Source: CT Smarter Balanced. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
469
-70 (-13%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
was 15.0:1
% White
79%
was 81%
% Hispanic
12%
was 10%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Brooklyn Elementary School

Brooklyn Elementary School operates as a mid-tier elementary-level community in Brooklyn, Connecticut, operated by Brooklyn School District. Current enrollment sits at 469 students spanning grades pre-K through 4. By comparison, Connecticut's public schools average about 378 students each, so Brooklyn Elementary School sits 24% bigger than that benchmark.

Brooklyn Elementary School is one of 2 schools operated by Brooklyn School District, a district that caters to 842 students overall.

On the student-mix side, Brooklyn Elementary School reports that 79% of the student body identifies as White; the rest looks like 12% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 2% Black. The wider county runs roughly 87% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Brooklyn Elementary School reports 40 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.7:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 12.6:1 average. Roughly 43% of students at Brooklyn Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Around the school, census data for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region shows median household income runs about $90,589, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Brooklyn Elementary School is one of 34 public schools in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (combined enrollment of about 11,909 students).

Nearest neighbor: Brooklyn Middle School, around 0.1 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 6 other public schools cluster around Brooklyn Elementary School.

Brooklyn Elementary School operates from a town-based location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 13%: 539 students in 2018 compared to 469 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 15.0:1 in 2018 to 11.7:1 today.

On the community side, the feed for Brooklyn Elementary School typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region at a glance

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Population
96,312
Census ACS
Median income
$90,589
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
34
11,909 students

Quick facts

School name
Brooklyn Elementary School
District
Brooklyn School District
Address
119 Gorman Rd., Brooklyn, CT 06234
Phone
(860) 774-7577
County
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–04
Total enrollment
469
Teachers (FTE)
40
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
204 (43%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
090057000113
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Brooklyn School District
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Frequently asked questions

About Brooklyn Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at Brooklyn Elementary School?
Brooklyn Elementary School enrolls approximately 469 students in grades PK-04.
What age range does Brooklyn Elementary School serve?
Brooklyn Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Elementary School is approximately 11.7:1 (40 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Brooklyn Elementary School?
Student demographics at Brooklyn Elementary School are roughly 79% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Brooklyn Elementary School in?
Brooklyn Elementary School is part of Brooklyn School District.
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