Samuel Huntington School

www.norwichschools.org/huntington/index.html

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Samuel Huntington School, located in Norwich, Connecticut, serves as a foundational elementary institution within the Norwich Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while emphasizing core subjects, literacy, and numeracy, ensuring that students build a strong educational base as they prepare for their transition to middle school.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant emphasis on community and character development. By encouraging parent involvement and offering various programs that promote personal growth, Samuel Huntington School strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel valued and motivated. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education and a positive school climate, the institution plays a vital role in nurturing the potential of Norwich’s youngest learners.

358

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Samuel Huntington School
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	127
Black	64
Asian	20
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

Hispanic
127 (35.5%)
White
109 (30.4%)
Black
64 (17.9%)
Two or More
37 (10.3%)
Asian
20 (5.6%)
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:	Norwich School District
Phone:	(860)823-4204
Website:	http://www.norwichschools.org/huntington/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 97

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 47