Crystal Lake School

www.ellingtonschools.org

308 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Crystal Lake School is a public elementary school located in Ellington, Connecticut, serving students in the local community. As part of the Ellington Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a supportive and academically rigorous environment that emphasizes both intellectual development and social-emotional growth. The school focuses on building a strong educational foundation for its students through a balanced curriculum that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Beyond academics, Crystal Lake School places a high value on fostering a positive school climate and a strong sense of community. By maintaining close partnerships with parents and residents, the school aims to cultivate a welcoming space where children are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families interested in further details regarding school policies, programs, or upcoming events, comprehensive information is available through the district’s official website at [www.ellingtonschools.org](http://www.ellingtonschools.org).

308

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crystal Lake School
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	31
Black	14
Asian	9
Two or More	18

White
236 (76.6%)
Hispanic
31 (10.1%)
Two or More
18 (5.8%)
Black
14 (4.5%)
Asian
9 (2.9%)

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)896-2322
Website:	http://www.ellingtonschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 49