Vogel-Wetmore School

www.torrington.org/our_schools/vogel_wetmore/index.html

529 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Vogel-Wetmore School, located at 68 Church St. in Torrington, Connecticut, serves as a primary educational institution within the Torrington Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its young students, focusing on fundamental academic development while encouraging social and emotional growth. As a hub for the local community, it emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and students to help every child achieve their full potential in a safe and structured setting.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the evolving needs of its student body, utilizing evidence-based teaching methods to build strong foundations in core subjects like literacy and mathematics. Beyond traditional academics, Vogel-Wetmore prioritizes character development and community engagement, striving to prepare students for success in their future schooling. By integrating modern educational resources with a focus on collaborative learning, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of education in its students, reflecting the broader mission of the Torrington district to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens.

529

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vogel-Wetmore School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	236
Black	41
Asian	13
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
236 (44.6%)
White
231 (43.7%)
Black
41 (7.8%)
Asian
13 (2.5%)
Two or More
6 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Torrington School District
Phone:	(860)489-2570
Website:	http://www.torrington.org/our_schools/vogel_wetmore/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 1

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 149

Grade 2 144

Grade 3 149