Farmingville Elementary School

324 Farmingville Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877

www.ridgefield.org

311 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Farmingville Elementary School is a public school located in the town of Ridgefield, Connecticut, serving students in the surrounding community. As part of the Ridgefield Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, critical thinking, and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to high educational standards and its focus on preparing children for future success through a comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond its core academics, Farmingville Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between parents, staff, and students. The school environment is characterized by an inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and character building. By utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices, the school strives to nurture well-rounded individuals, ensuring that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to thrive within the school's tight-knit academic culture.

311

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farmingville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	25
Black	1
Asian	13
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
253 (81.4%)
Hispanic
25 (8.0%)
Two or More
17 (5.5%)
Asian
13 (4.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
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)894-5570
Website:	http://www.ridgefield.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 32

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 66