

Crystal Lake School recorded 1 fewer students enrolled in 2024-25 school year than previous school year
Data also showed that most of the students were white, representing 76.6% of the Crystal Lake School total enrollment.
The school is located in Ellington School District with a central office in Ellington.
In total, there were 508,402 students enrolled in Connecticut during the 2024-25 school year.
Student enrollment has been dropping in Connecticut’s public schools for over a decade now. With the exception of a slight relief in the 2021-22 school year, schools in the state have lost almost 38,000 students since 2014.
A 2022 survey revealed that nearly 75% of Connecticut teachers were dissatisfied with their working conditions, and a similar percentage considered leaving the profession earlier than planned. Stress and burnout were cited as significant concerns.
Between 2015 and 2021, Connecticut experienced a 16% decrease in the number of graduates completing teacher preparation programs, dropping from 2,132 to 1,788. This decline contributes to the ongoing teacher shortage in the state.
School | Total Enrollment |
---|---|
Ellington High School | 701 |
Windermere School | 627 |
Center School | 445 |
Ellington Middle School | 393 |
Crystal Lake School | 308 |
BASES - Behavioral, Academic, Social and Emotional Support Program | 32 |
ECLIPSE - Ellington Continuing Life Independence Post-Secondary Education | 10 |
TEPSEP - The Ellington Public Schools Expulsion Program | 7 |