MacDonough School

www.middletownschools.org

218 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

MacDonough School, located at 66 Spring Street in Middletown, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Middletown Public Schools district. Situated in a historic residential neighborhood, the school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students in the primary grades. It functions as a foundational pillar for children in the area, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, aiming to prepare students for future academic success through a comprehensive curriculum. As part of the Middletown school system, MacDonough benefits from the district’s broader resources while maintaining its own unique community identity. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the school maintains an active presence through the official Middletown Public Schools website.

218

Total Students

16.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MacDonough School
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	90
Black	51
Asian	11
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Hispanic
90 (41.3%)
White
52 (23.9%)
Black
51 (23.4%)
Two or More
13 (6.0%)
Asian
11 (5.0%)
American Indian
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:	Middletown School District
Phone:	(860)347-8553
Website:	http://www.middletownschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 27

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 46