Center School

www.ellingtonschools.org

445 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Center School, located at 49 Main St. in Ellington, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Ellington Public Schools district. As part of a community-focused school system, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of its young students during their foundational years.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, prioritizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating opportunities for creativity and character development. By leveraging the resources provided through the Ellington Public Schools network, Center School maintains a commitment to academic excellence and collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure student success.

445

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Center School
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	37
Black	18
Asian	8
Two or More	17

White
365 (82.0%)
Hispanic
37 (8.3%)
Black
18 (4.0%)
Two or More
17 (3.8%)
Asian
8 (1.8%)

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:	Ellington School District
Phone:	(860)896-2315
Website:	http://www.ellingtonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 56

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 71