West Vine Street School

www.stoningtonschools.org/schools/west-vine-school

342 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Vine Street School, located in Pawcatuck, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Stonington Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and encouraging curiosity, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success within the district’s educational framework.

Beyond its core curriculum, West Vine Street School places a strong value on community involvement and the partnership between home and school. The administration and staff prioritize a collaborative approach, utilizing the school’s website and local resources to keep families informed and engaged in the educational process. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, inclusive practices, and a focus on student well-being, the school strives to provide a nurturing environment where children in the Pawcatuck area can thrive.

342

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Vine Street School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	36
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	27

White
274 (80.1%)
Hispanic
36 (10.5%)
Two or More
27 (7.9%)
Black
3 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Stonington School District
Phone:	(860)599-5832
Website:	http://www.stoningtonschools.org/schools/west-vine-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 23

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 46