John Paterson School

www.npsct.org/

394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

John Paterson School, located in Newington, Connecticut, serves as a foundational elementary school within the Newington Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students in grades K-4. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, the school strives to prepare young learners for future success while cultivating a sense of community among its students, staff, and families.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the district’s mission of providing high-quality, student-centered education. Through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices, John Paterson School encourages curiosity and critical thinking. Its proximity to the town center and integration into the Newington school system allows it to benefit from district-wide resources, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

394

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Paterson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	106
Black	23
Asian	34
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
216 (54.8%)
Hispanic
106 (26.9%)
Asian
34 (8.6%)
Black
23 (5.8%)
Two or More
14 (3.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Newington School District
Phone:	(860)666-4657
Website:	http://www.npsct.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 55

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 77