Meadowside School

www.milforded.org/

276 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Meadowside School is a public elementary school located in Milford, Connecticut, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Milford Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on a community-oriented approach, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure student success.

Academically, Meadowside focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards while integrating modern instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular opportunities and fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect. Through its dedication to lifelong learning and character building, Meadowside School aims to prepare its students to become responsible and engaged members of the community.

276

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadowside School
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	57
Black	11
Asian	42
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
138 (50.0%)
Hispanic
57 (20.7%)
Asian
42 (15.2%)
Two or More
27 (9.8%)
Black
11 (4.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Milford School District
Phone:	(203)783-3555
Website:	http://www.milforded.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 47

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 49