Toquam Magnet School

www.toquamschool.org/

532 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Toquam Magnet School, located in Stamford, Connecticut, is a public magnet school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As a magnet institution, it operates with a specialized focus designed to attract a diverse student body from across the district, often emphasizing inquiry-based learning and a rigorous academic curriculum. The school is known for fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, aiming to provide students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Toquam Magnet School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the integration of the arts and technology into daily instruction. The school community is characterized by active parent involvement and a commitment to inclusivity, striving to bridge achievement gaps by utilizing innovative teaching strategies. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth and global awareness, Toquam functions as a vital educational hub within the Stamford Public Schools system, dedicated to nurturing well-rounded, life-long learners.

532

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Toquam Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	375
Black	61
Asian	18
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

Hispanic
375 (70.5%)
White
63 (11.8%)
Black
61 (11.5%)
Asian
18 (3.4%)
Two or More
13 (2.4%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Stamford School District
Phone:	(203)977-4556
Website:	http://www.toquamschool.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 49

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 103