Booker T. Washington Academy

www.btwanewhaven.org

Charter School 404 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Booker T. Washington Academy (BTWA) is a K-8 public charter school located in the heart of New Haven, Connecticut. The school is built on the philosophy that all children, regardless of their background, can achieve academic excellence if provided with high expectations, rigorous instruction, and a supportive, structured environment. By focusing on a "back-to-basics" approach coupled with character development, the academy aims to bridge the achievement gap and prepare its students for success in competitive high schools and beyond.

The school is well-known for its extended school day and year, which allows for more instructional time in core subjects like literacy and mathematics. Beyond academics, BTWA places a significant emphasis on community and culture, fostering a school climate where students are encouraged to demonstrate values such as integrity, perseverance, and respect. Located on State Street, the academy serves as a vital educational hub for New Haven families looking for a specialized, mission-driven alternative to the traditional district public school experience.

404

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Booker T. Washington Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	75
Black	302
Asian	2
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	2

Black
302 (74.8%)
Hispanic
75 (18.6%)
Two or More
19 (4.7%)
White
4 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Booker T. Washington Academy District
Phone:	(203)691-6535
Website:	http://www.btwanewhaven.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 41

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Booker T. Washington Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	40
Grade 6	47
Grade 7	42
Grade 8	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Booker T. Washington Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	195	48.3%
Male	209	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)