Prospect Elementary School

www.region16ct.org

572 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Prospect Elementary School is located at 75 New Haven Road in Prospect, Connecticut, and serves as a key educational institution within Regional School District 16. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its primary-level students. As part of a regional district, the school benefits from a coordinated curriculum designed to prepare students for a successful transition to the middle and high school levels within the community.

The school’s official website, http://www.region16ct.org, serves as a central hub for parents, students, and community members to access vital information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Prospect community, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both personal and academic excellence in a safe, inclusive atmosphere.

572

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prospect Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	472
Hispanic	42
Black	23
Asian	10
Two or More	25

White
472 (82.5%)
Hispanic
42 (7.3%)
Two or More
25 (4.4%)
Black
23 (4.0%)
Asian
10 (1.7%)

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:	Regional School District 16
Phone:	(203)578-3300
Website:	http://www.region16ct.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 45

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 84