Great Neck Elementary School

www.waterfordschools.org/grneck/index.htm

309 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Great Neck Elementary School, located in Waterford, Connecticut, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to providing a nurturing and academically rigorous environment for its students. As part of the Waterford Public Schools district, the school focuses on developing the "whole child," balancing core curriculum standards in literacy, mathematics, and science with social-emotional learning. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work in partnership to support student achievement and personal growth.

The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive climate that encourages curiosity, inclusivity, and lifelong learning. Beyond the standard classroom experience, Great Neck Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development, ensuring that students feel valued and engaged. With a focus on modern educational practices, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond, all while maintaining the close-knit, welcoming feel characteristic of the Waterford community.

309

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great Neck Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	51
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	3

White
220 (71.2%)
Hispanic
51 (16.5%)
Two or More
26 (8.4%)
Asian
5 (1.6%)
Black
4 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.0%)

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:	Waterford School District
Phone:	(860)442-2593
Website:	http://www.waterfordschools.org/grneck/index.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
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

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 46