Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-3, J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School's student population of 407 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
407 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1914
School Rankings
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#45 out of 939 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
8%
32%
Black
1%
12%
White
84%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School's ranking?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School is ranked #45 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School often compared to?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School, Jerome Harrison School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School?
407 students attend J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School offer ?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School part of?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School is part of Madison School District.
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