Laurel Literacy Academy

www.bloomfieldschools.org

247 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Laurel Elementary School, located at 1 Filley Street in Bloomfield, Connecticut, is a key component of the Bloomfield Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional growth of its diverse student body. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and utilizing modern instructional practices, Laurel Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a strong foundation in critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a significant emphasis on community engagement and the holistic development of its learners. Through a partnership between dedicated educators, supportive families, and the surrounding Bloomfield community, Laurel Elementary strives to create a culture of excellence and mutual respect. The school actively promotes a positive school climate, encouraging students to become responsible, engaged citizens who are prepared to contribute meaningfully to their community.

247

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Literacy Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	50
Black	159
Asian	4
Two or More	14

Black
159 (64.4%)
Hispanic
50 (20.2%)
White
20 (8.1%)
Two or More
14 (5.7%)
Asian
4 (1.6%)

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:	Bloomfield School District
Phone:	(860)286-2675
Website:	http://www.bloomfieldschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 77