George Hersey Robertson School

www.coventrypublicschools.org

370 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

The George Hersey Robertson School (GHR) is a public elementary school located in Coventry, Connecticut, serving students in grades Pre-K through 2. As part of the Coventry Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that focuses on building a strong academic and social foundation for its youngest learners. The school emphasizes early literacy, numeracy, and character development, aiming to prepare children for a successful transition into their later elementary years.

In addition to its core curriculum, GHR is known for maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere that encourages collaboration between educators, parents, and the broader Coventry community. The school integrates technology and modern instructional practices to meet diverse learning needs while promoting a safe, inclusive culture. By prioritizing a nurturing setting, the George Hersey Robertson School strives to spark a lifelong love of learning in its students as they begin their educational journey.

370

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Hersey Robertson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	27
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
316 (85.4%)
Hispanic
27 (7.3%)
Two or More
19 (5.1%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
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:	Coventry School District
Phone:	(860)742-7341
Website:	http://www.coventrypublicschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 116