Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet 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 12% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet's student population of 406 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
406 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet 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 C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is 0.52, which is less 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
#864 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
66%
32%
Black
20%
12%
White
6%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet's ranking?
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is ranked #864 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet often compared to?
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School, Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet?
406 students attend C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet?
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet offer ?
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet part of?
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is part of New London School District.
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