A. Ward Spaulding School

www.suffield.org/spaulding/Default.htm

455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

A. Ward Spaulding School is a primary educational institution located in Suffield, Connecticut, serving the district's youngest learners. As a foundational school within the Suffield Public Schools system, it focuses on the developmental needs of children in the early stages of their academic journey, typically encompassing pre-kindergarten through second grade. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where students can build essential social, emotional, and early academic skills.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, utilizing a curriculum designed to engage young minds while establishing a strong base for future learning. Beyond academics, A. Ward Spaulding places a significant emphasis on community and character development, encouraging students to become active, responsible participants in their school environment. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere and working in partnership with local families, the school strives to ensure a smooth and positive transition into the formal education system for every child in the Suffield community.

455

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A. Ward Spaulding School
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	39
Black	11
Asian	16
American Indian	1

White
388 (85.3%)
Hispanic
39 (8.6%)
Asian
16 (3.5%)
Black
11 (2.4%)
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:	Suffield School District
Phone:	(860)668-3826
Website:	http://www.suffield.org/spaulding/Default.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 63

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 141