Calvin Leete School

cls.guilfordschools.org

213 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Calvin Leete Elementary School is a public school located in the coastal town of Guilford, Connecticut, serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Guilford Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum, which integrates core subjects with enrichment activities designed to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

The school community is characterized by a strong partnership between dedicated educators, active parents, and the surrounding Guilford community. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, Calvin Leete strives to ensure that every child feels a sense of belonging while building the foundational skills necessary for future educational success. With its focus on inclusivity and character development, the school works to prepare its young learners to become responsible, engaged citizens in a global society.

213

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calvin Leete School
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	18
Black	1
Asian	13
Two or More	15

White
166 (77.9%)
Hispanic
18 (8.5%)
Two or More
15 (7.0%)
Asian
13 (6.1%)
Black
1 (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:	Guilford School District
Phone:	(203)453-2726
Website:	http://cls.guilfordschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 48