Savin Rock Community School

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459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Savin Rock Community School, located at 50 Park St. in West Haven, Connecticut, serves as a cornerstone of the local public education system. As part of the West Haven School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and creating an inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and lifelong learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, Savin Rock Community School prioritizes the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. The school leverages its location and resources to offer a variety of programs that encourage student participation and social-emotional growth. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current initiatives, the official district website at http://www.whschools.org serves as a primary hub for updates and resources.

459

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Savin Rock Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	197
Black	107
Asian	42
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

Hispanic
197 (42.9%)
Black
107 (23.3%)
White
88 (19.2%)
Asian
42 (9.2%)
Two or More
23 (5.0%)
American Indian
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:	West Haven School District
Phone:	(203)931-6850
Website:	http://www.whschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 26

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 89