Eli Whitney School

www.enfieldschools.org

346 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Eli Whitney School is a public elementary school located in Enfield, Connecticut, serving students within the Enfield Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, emphasizing the development of core academic skills, character education, and the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body. By focusing on a student-centered approach, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success through a blend of rigorous curriculum and collaborative classroom experiences.

The school maintains a strong connection with the local Enfield community and encourages parental involvement to enrich the educational experience. As part of the larger Enfield school system, Eli Whitney benefits from district-wide initiatives aimed at technological integration and academic excellence. Families and community members can access further information, including staff directories, school calendars, and academic resources, through the official district website at http://www.enfieldschools.org.

346

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eli Whitney School
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	95
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	26

White
213 (61.6%)
Hispanic
95 (27.5%)
Two or More
26 (7.5%)
Black
10 (2.9%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Enfield School District
Phone:	(860)763-7540
Website:	http://www.enfieldschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 3 127

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 106