Scotland Elementary School

111 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877

www.ridgefield.org

318 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Scotland Elementary School, located at 111 Barlow Mountain Road in Ridgefield, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Ridgefield Public School District. As a key part of the local educational system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for its K–5 student population.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, Scotland Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. For more detailed information regarding their current programs, academic calendar, or specific school policies, you can visit their official website at [http://www.ridgefield.org/scotland/index.htm](http://www.ridgefield.org/scotland/index.htm).

318

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scotland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	25
Black	2
Asian	17
Two or More	18

White
256 (80.5%)
Hispanic
25 (7.9%)
Two or More
18 (5.7%)
Asian
17 (5.3%)
Black
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:	Ridgefield School District
Phone:	(203)894-5825
Website:	http://www.ridgefield.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
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 47

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 63