Eli Whitney School

1130 Huntington Road
Stratford, CT 06615

www.stratfordk12.org/o/ewes

462 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Eli Whitney School is a public elementary school located in Stratford, Connecticut, serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade six. As part of the Stratford Public Schools district, the school focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, mathematics, and science instruction. Its mission centers on fostering both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its students, aiming to prepare them for success in higher grade levels through a structured and inclusive curriculum.

Beyond its academic offerings, Eli Whitney School places a strong value on the partnership between home and school, actively encouraging parent involvement through a dedicated Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). The school community frequently hosts events and initiatives designed to build school spirit and community engagement. With a commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful learning atmosphere, Eli Whitney strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to become responsible, lifelong learners.

462

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eli Whitney School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	173
Black	94
Asian	6
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

Hispanic
173 (37.4%)
White
161 (34.8%)
Black
94 (20.3%)
Two or More
27 (5.8%)
Asian
6 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Stratford School District
Phone:	(203)385-4198
Website:	http://www.stratfordk12.org/o/ewes
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 44

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 75