Preston Veterans' Memorial School

www.prestonschools.org

284 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Preston Veterans' Memorial School, located at 325 Shetucket Turnpike in Preston, Connecticut, serves as the primary elementary education facility for the local community. As a vital part of the Preston Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a foundational approach to learning, focusing on core curriculum areas while preparing young students for success in their middle and high school years.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, as reflected in its name, which honors the service and sacrifice of veterans. The school’s digital presence through the Preston Public Schools website provides families with essential resources, including curriculum information, school calendars, and administrative updates. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Preston community, the school strives to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow as curious, responsible learners.

284

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Preston Veterans' Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	25
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	4

White
238 (83.8%)
Hispanic
25 (8.8%)
Two or More
11 (3.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.4%)
Black
3 (1.1%)
Asian
3 (1.1%)

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:	Preston School District
Phone:	(860)887-3113
Website:	http://www.prestonschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 30

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 37