Doolittle School

www.cheshire.k12.ct.us

529 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Doolittle School, located at 735 Cornwall Avenue in Cheshire, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades 3 through 6. As part of the Cheshire Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. It is well-regarded for its commitment to developing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while simultaneously encouraging students to become active, responsible members of the local community.

The school is known for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and parents work closely together to support student success. Beyond the standard curriculum, Doolittle offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities designed to nurture students' unique interests and talents. With a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive climate, Doolittle School strives to prepare its upper-elementary students for the transition to middle school by emphasizing critical thinking, character development, and a lifelong love of learning.

529

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Doolittle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	381
Hispanic	52
Black	15
Asian	51
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
381 (72.0%)
Hispanic
52 (9.8%)
Asian
51 (9.6%)
Two or More
29 (5.5%)
Black
15 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Cheshire School District
Phone:	(203)272-3549
Website:	http://www.cheshire.k12.ct.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 51

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 85