Wesley School

10 Wesleyan Hills Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457

wesley.middletownschools.org/o/wes

214 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wesley School, located at 10 Wesleyan Hills Road in Middletown, Connecticut, is a small, independent private school serving students from preschool through eighth grade. Nestled on a picturesque, wooded campus, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive community where individualized attention is a priority. Its pedagogical approach typically emphasizes small class sizes, which allows teachers to tailor instruction to the specific learning styles and developmental needs of each student, encouraging both academic growth and personal curiosity.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Wesley School places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and character development. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and nurturing, aiming to build students' confidence and sense of responsibility as global citizens. By integrating traditional academics with creative arts, physical education, and community-based activities, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the rigors of high school while maintaining a focus on fostering a lifelong love of learning.

214

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wesley School
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	49
Black	32
Asian	4
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
102 (47.7%)
Hispanic
49 (22.9%)
Black
32 (15.0%)
Two or More
26 (12.1%)
Asian
4 (1.9%)
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)344-0381
Website:	http://wesley.middletownschools.org/o/wes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 8

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 39