Race Brook School

www.oess.org

375 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Race Brook School is a public elementary school located in Orange, Connecticut, serving students in grades K–6. As part of the Orange Elementary School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. It is known for its focus on creating a community-oriented atmosphere where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, incorporating traditional core subjects alongside opportunities for enrichment and creative learning. Beyond the classroom, Race Brook encourages student involvement in a variety of extracurricular activities and school events that promote character building and community engagement. For further details on specific academic programs, district policies, and resources for parents, you can visit the official district website at [www.oess.org](http://www.oess.org).

375

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Race Brook School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	37
Black	16
Asian	60
Two or More	11

White
251 (66.9%)
Asian
60 (16.0%)
Hispanic
37 (9.9%)
Black
16 (4.3%)
Two or More
11 (2.9%)

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:	Orange School District
Phone:	(203)891-8030
Website:	http://www.oess.org
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
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

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 59