Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School's student population of 604 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
604 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
2020
Campus Size
1 acre
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
40%
32%
Black
26%
12%
White
16%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School's ranking?
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School is ranked #608 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School?
604 students attend Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School?
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School offer ?
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School part of?
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School is part of Capitol Region Education Council School District.
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