Edith E. Mackrille School

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320 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Edith E. Mackrille School, located at 806 Jones Hill Rd. in West Haven, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students within the West Haven School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a positive school culture. The school is committed to preparing its students for success in their middle school years by providing a curriculum aligned with state standards and offering various opportunities for student engagement.

Part of the broader West Haven Public Schools system, Mackrille School benefits from the district’s resources and educational initiatives aimed at academic excellence and inclusivity. The school encourages a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to enhance the overall educational experience. For those seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic programs, extracurricular activities, or district-wide updates, the school’s official website at http://www.whschools.org serves as a primary hub for parents and community members to stay connected with the school’s daily operations and events.

320

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edith E. Mackrille School
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	107
Black	75
Asian	24
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Hispanic
107 (33.4%)
White
103 (32.2%)
Black
75 (23.4%)
Asian
24 (7.5%)
Two or More
10 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	West Haven School District
Phone:	(203)931-6820
Website:	http://www.whschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 27

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 60