Flanders Elementary School

www.southingtonschools.org

259 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Flanders Elementary School is a public school located in Southington, Connecticut, serving students in the surrounding local community. As part of the Southington Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages both intellectual and social-emotional growth.

The school places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure student success. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and modern resources, Flanders Elementary aims to help students develop the critical thinking skills and character traits necessary for their future education. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active presence through its website, which provides information on curriculum, school events, and administrative resources to keep the community informed and engaged.

259

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Flanders Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	34
Black	5
Asian	15
Two or More	14

White
191 (73.7%)
Hispanic
34 (13.1%)
Asian
15 (5.8%)
Two or More
14 (5.4%)
Black
5 (1.9%)

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)628-3372
Website:	http://www.southingtonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 40

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 53