Jerome Harrison School

www.northbranfordschools.org

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Jerome Harrison School, located at 335 Foxon Road in North Branford, Connecticut, serves as a primary educational institution within the North Branford Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, families, and students, the school aims to prepare its young learners for continued academic success as they progress through the district.

The school’s philosophy is deeply rooted in the broader goals of the North Branford school system, which focuses on student-centered instruction and the integration of technology and modern educational practices. Beyond core classroom subjects, Jerome Harrison School places a strong emphasis on character development and citizenship, ensuring that students feel safe, welcomed, and encouraged to reach their full potential. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school policies, and district initiatives, you can visit their official website at [www.northbranfordschools.org](http://www.northbranfordschools.org).

385

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jerome Harrison School
Demographic	Student Count
White	317
Hispanic	36
Black	5
Asian	7
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
317 (82.3%)
Hispanic
36 (9.4%)
Two or More
19 (4.9%)
Asian
7 (1.8%)
Black
5 (1.3%)
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:	North Branford School District
Phone:	(203)484-1235
Website:	http://www.northbranfordschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 58

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 89