Veterans Park Elementary School

www.ridgefield.org

262 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Veterans Park Elementary School, located at 8 Governor Street in Ridgefield, Connecticut, is a key component of the Ridgefield Public Schools district. The school serves the local community by fostering an environment dedicated to academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning habits. Situated in a historic and community-oriented town, the school emphasizes a supportive partnership between educators, students, and families to help children reach their full potential within a safe and inclusive setting.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Ridgefield district while integrating modern pedagogical practices that encourage critical thinking and creativity. Beyond core academics, Veterans Park places a strong value on character development and community service, reflecting the spirit of its name. By offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities and resources, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while nurturing the individual talents and interests of every child in its care.

262

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Veterans Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	23
Black	1
Asian	21
Two or More	17

White
200 (76.3%)
Hispanic
23 (8.8%)
Asian
21 (8.0%)
Two or More
17 (6.5%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

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)894-5525
Website:	http://www.ridgefield.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 29

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 39