Griswold Elementary School

griswold.k12.ct.us

655 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Griswold Elementary School, located at 303 Slater Ave. in Griswold, Connecticut, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Griswold Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students, emphasizing both academic development and social-emotional growth. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a sense of community and citizenship.

As part of the wider Griswold school district, the elementary school benefits from a collaborative educational approach that prioritizes student engagement and family involvement. The school’s administration and faculty focus on providing a balanced education that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning. Through their official website, families can stay connected with school news, academic resources, and district-wide updates, reflecting the school's commitment to maintaining clear communication and strong partnerships with the local community.

655

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Griswold Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	473
Hispanic	97
Black	20
Asian	17
Two or More	41
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
473 (72.2%)
Hispanic
97 (14.8%)
Two or More
41 (6.3%)
Black
20 (3.1%)
Asian
17 (2.6%)
American Indian
6 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Griswold School District
Phone:	(860)376-7610
Website:	http://griswold.k12.ct.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 73

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 121