Voluntown Elementary School

www.voluntownct.org

216 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Voluntown Elementary School, located at 195 Main Street in Voluntown, Connecticut, serves as the primary educational hub for the town’s preschool through eighth-grade students. As a small, community-focused institution, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the individual needs of its students. The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive academic foundation while integrating modern teaching practices to prepare students for the transition to secondary education.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Voluntown community, often serving as a central point for local engagement and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a student-centered approach, Voluntown Elementary aims to cultivate not only academic success but also social responsibility and character development. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, the school maintains an official website at http://www.voluntownct.org.

216

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Voluntown Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	12
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	3

White
189 (87.5%)
Hispanic
12 (5.6%)
Two or More
8 (3.7%)
Asian
3 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.4%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

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:	Voluntown School District
Phone:	(860)376-2325
Website:	http://www.voluntownct.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 35

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 20