Mary R. Tisko School

www.branfordschools.org/o/tisko-elementary

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Mary R. Tisko School, located on Damascus Road in Branford, Connecticut, serves as a prominent elementary school within the Branford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Tisko Elementary strives to equip young learners with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future educational pursuits.

Beyond its core academic mission, Mary R. Tisko School places a strong emphasis on community and character building. The school promotes a collaborative culture involving students, educators, and families, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates diversity and individual achievement. With its focus on innovative teaching strategies and a student-centered approach, the school remains a vital pillar of the Branford community, dedicated to preparing its students to be thoughtful, responsible, and lifelong learners.

365

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary R. Tisko School
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	43
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

White
299 (81.9%)
Hispanic
43 (11.8%)
Two or More
14 (3.8%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Branford School District
Phone:	(203)483-1826
Website:	http://www.branfordschools.org/o/tisko-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 34

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 66