Totoket Valley Elementary School

1388 Middletown Ave.
Northford, CT 06472

368 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Totoket Valley Elementary School, located at 1388 Middletown Ave. in Northford, Connecticut, serves as a key educational institution within the North Branford Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while emphasizing the importance of community and character.

The school is noted for its community-oriented atmosphere, reflecting the values of the Northford area. Through collaboration between dedicated faculty, staff, and involved parents, Totoket Valley strives to provide a safe, inclusive setting where each child’s individual needs are met. Beyond the traditional classroom, the school often promotes extracurricular involvement and a strong sense of school spirit, ensuring that students feel connected to their peers and teachers as they navigate their formative educational years.

368

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Totoket Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	34
Black	7
Asian	9
Two or More	16

White
301 (82.0%)
Hispanic
34 (9.3%)
Two or More
16 (4.4%)
Asian
9 (2.5%)
Black
7 (1.9%)

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)484-1455
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 117