Samuel Staples Elementary School

www.samuelstaplesps.org

606 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Samuel Staples Elementary School, located in Easton, Connecticut, serves as the primary elementary education hub for the local community, typically catering to students in grades 3 through 5. As a core component of the Easton School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities, aiming to build a strong foundation for students as they transition from primary education toward middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town character of Easton, often emphasizing community involvement, parent-teacher collaboration, and a holistic approach to student development. Facilities at the Morehouse Road campus are equipped to support modern pedagogical practices, including technology integration and specialized programming. By focusing on both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its students, Samuel Staples Elementary strives to maintain a reputation for high educational standards and a nurturing atmosphere that prepares children for future academic success.

606

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Samuel Staples Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	449
Hispanic	58
Black	20
Asian	46
Two or More	32

White
449 (74.2%)
Hispanic
58 (9.6%)
Asian
46 (7.6%)
Two or More
32 (5.3%)
Black
20 (3.3%)

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:	Easton School District
Phone:	(203)261-3607
Website:	http://www.samuelstaplesps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 31

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 99