Branchville Elementary School

www.ridgefield.org

340 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Branchville Elementary School, located at 40 Florida Road in Ridgefield, Connecticut, serves as a vital component of the Ridgefield Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Branchville aims to prepare its young learners for future success while instilling a sense of community and responsibility within the classroom.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative approach, which relies on strong partnerships between faculty, administration, and parents to create a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on meeting the diverse needs of its student body, Branchville Elementary works to cultivate a positive culture where children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and contribute meaningfully to their school community.

340

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Branchville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	27
Black	1
Asian	15
Two or More	13

White
284 (83.5%)
Hispanic
27 (7.9%)
Asian
15 (4.4%)
Two or More
13 (3.8%)
Black
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:	Ridgefield School District
Phone:	(203)894-5850
Website:	http://www.ridgefield.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 58