Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School

www.grotonschools.org/catherinekolnaski

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School, located in Groton, Connecticut, serves as a specialized magnet school within the Groton Public Schools district. As a magnet institution, it is designed to attract a diverse student body by offering unique educational opportunities and programming that go beyond a standard neighborhood curriculum. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence while creating an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for success in a global society.

The school places a strong emphasis on inquiry-based learning and the development of core competencies, often integrating technology and specialized instruction into the daily classroom experience. By providing a focused educational path, Catherine Kolnaski aims to encourage student curiosity and critical thinking skills. Prospective parents and students can find detailed information regarding the school's mission, specific curriculum highlights, and registration procedures by visiting their official website at http://www.groton.k12.ct.us/Domain/781.

375

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	114
Black	18
Asian	30
Two or More	67
American Indian	2

White
144 (38.4%)
Hispanic
114 (30.4%)
Two or More
67 (17.9%)
Asian
30 (8.0%)
Black
18 (4.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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)449-5608
Website:	http://www.grotonschools.org/catherinekolnaski
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 18

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 58