Pomperaug Elementary School

www.region15.org/pes

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pomperaug Elementary School is a public institution located in Southbury, Connecticut, serving as part of Regional School District 15. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on foundational learning, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while promoting a collaborative atmosphere that encourages curiosity and long-term academic success.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Pomperaug Elementary emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. By utilizing resources provided through the Region 15 school district, the school works to provide a well-rounded experience that includes extracurricular opportunities and a commitment to inclusive education. With a focus on the "whole child," the school aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of middle school but also for becoming responsible and active members of their community.

395

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pomperaug Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	317
Hispanic	42
Black	8
Asian	16
Two or More	12

White
317 (80.3%)
Hispanic
42 (10.6%)
Asian
16 (4.1%)
Two or More
12 (3.0%)
Black
8 (2.0%)

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:	Regional School District 15
Phone:	(203)264-8283
Website:	http://www.region15.org/pes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 53

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 80