Marvin Elementary School

15 Calf Pasture Beach Road
Norwalk, CT 06855

mes.norwalkps.org/

375 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Marvin Elementary School, located at 15 Calf Pasture Beach Road in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Norwalk Public Schools district. Situated in a scenic area near the Long Island Sound, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes a balanced curriculum that focuses on core academic standards while encouraging social-emotional development, preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Norwalk community, Marvin Elementary is known for its active parent-teacher involvement and its dedication to personalized instruction. The school utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to engage students, aiming to nurture both intellectual curiosity and character growth. With a focus on community and collaboration, the school strives to provide a safe and stimulating atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of its student population.

375

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marvin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	219
Black	39
Asian	11
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Hispanic
219 (58.4%)
White
90 (24.0%)
Black
39 (10.4%)
Two or More
15 (4.0%)
Asian
11 (2.9%)
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:	Norwalk School District
Phone:	(203)899-2890
Website:	http://mes.norwalkps.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	164
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 54

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 86