Central School

www.simsbury.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=142

393 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Central School, located at 29 Massaco Street in Simsbury, Connecticut, is a distinguished elementary school that serves as a core part of the Simsbury Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a nurturing and inclusive learning environment designed to help children reach their full potential. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional learning to ensure that students are prepared for future academic success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Central School is highly regarded for its close-knit community atmosphere and the active involvement of parents and families. The school benefits from the resources and support of the broader Simsbury school district, which is consistently recognized for its high educational standards. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, Central School prioritizes creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and engaged citizens within their community.

393

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	37
Black	25
Asian	31
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
276 (70.2%)
Hispanic
37 (9.4%)
Asian
31 (7.9%)
Black
25 (6.4%)
Two or More
23 (5.9%)
American Indian
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:	Simsbury School District
Phone:	(860)658-4732
Website:	http://www.simsbury.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=142
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 55

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 67