Kendall College & Career Academy

kes.norwalkps.org/

416 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kendall Elementary School, located at 57 Fillow Street in Norwalk, Connecticut, serves as a community-focused institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence and social-emotional growth for its diverse student body. As part of the Norwalk Public Schools district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Through a balanced curriculum, Kendall strives to prepare its students for future success by integrating core subjects with character development and inclusive educational practices.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to parent and community involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to a student's educational experience. By maintaining an active online presence and hosting various school-wide initiatives, Kendall Elementary promotes strong communication between home and school. The administration and staff work together to provide a nurturing atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive, ensuring that the school remains a vital pillar of the Norwalk community.

416

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kendall College & Career Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	297
Black	68
Asian	14
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
297 (71.4%)
Black
68 (16.3%)
White
24 (5.8%)
Asian
14 (3.4%)
Two or More
10 (2.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Norwalk School District
Phone:	(203)899-2880
Website:	http://kes.norwalkps.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 16

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 69