Pine Grove School

pgs.avon.k12.ct.us/

613 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Pine Grove School, located in Avon, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades kindergarten through four. As part of the Avon Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the development of the "whole child." The school’s curriculum is designed to build a strong foundational skill set in core subjects while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning among its young student body.

Beyond its academic focus, Pine Grove School is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to social-emotional growth. The school actively promotes a culture of respect, responsibility, and inclusivity, often involving families and the community in the educational process. With a blend of traditional instructional practices and modern educational initiatives, Pine Grove strives to prepare its students to become collaborative and compassionate citizens within the larger Avon community and beyond.

613

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Grove School
Demographic	Student Count
White	403
Hispanic	49
Black	36
Asian	89
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
403 (65.7%)
Asian
89 (14.5%)
Hispanic
49 (8.0%)
Black
36 (5.9%)
Two or More
35 (5.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Avon School District
Phone:	(860)404-4790
Website:	http://pgs.avon.k12.ct.us/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	613
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 145

Grade 4 136