Thames River Magnet School

www.grotonschools.org/thamesriver

501 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Morrisson Elementary School, located in Groton, Connecticut, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Groton Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from kindergarten through grade five are encouraged to develop both academically and socially. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in a collaborative and structured educational setting.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Mary Morrisson places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep the community informed about academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on cultivating lifelong learners and responsible citizens, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the values of the surrounding Groton community.

501

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thames River Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	127
Black	48
Asian	39
Two or More	81
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
200 (39.9%)
Hispanic
127 (25.3%)
Two or More
81 (16.2%)
Black
48 (9.6%)
Asian
39 (7.8%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)
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:	Groton School District
Phone:	(860)980-8230
Website:	http://www.grotonschools.org/thamesriver
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 100

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 67