Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School

www.southingtonschools.org

549 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Derynoski Elementary School, located in Southington, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Southington Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of every child. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to become active participants in their own education through various classroom engagement strategies.

Beyond the core curriculum, Derynoski Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a positive school culture and a sense of community among its students, staff, and families. The school actively encourages parental involvement and collaboration to enhance the student experience. With a dedication to continuous improvement and high educational standards, Derynoski strives to prepare its young learners for future success by integrating technology, promoting critical thinking, and nurturing a lifelong love of learning within a safe and inclusive environment.

549

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	83
Black	10
Asian	23
Two or More	33

White
400 (72.9%)
Hispanic
83 (15.1%)
Two or More
33 (6.0%)
Asian
23 (4.2%)
Black
10 (1.8%)

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:	Southington School District
Phone:	(860)628-3286
Website:	http://www.southingtonschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 2

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 93