Pumpkin Delight School

www.milforded.org/

271 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pumpkin Delight School is a public elementary school located in Milford, Connecticut, serving students in the Milford Public Schools district. The school is known for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic growth and social-emotional development. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young students for future educational success while emphasizing the importance of community and inclusivity within the classroom.

As part of the Milford school system, Pumpkin Delight emphasizes collaboration between teachers, students, and families to create a cohesive educational experience. The school utilizes the district’s established resources and standards to provide high-quality instruction across core subjects. Families interested in specific school policies, curriculum details, or upcoming events can access further information through the official Milford Public Schools website at http://www.milforded.org/.

271

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pumpkin Delight School
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	47
Black	13
Asian	14
Two or More	22

White
175 (64.6%)
Hispanic
47 (17.3%)
Two or More
22 (8.1%)
Asian
14 (5.2%)
Black
13 (4.8%)

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)783-3531
Website:	http://www.milforded.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 98

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 29