Washington School

www.whschools.org

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Washington School is a public elementary school located in West Haven, Connecticut, serving students within the West Haven Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while encouraging active participation in the local school community.

As part of the broader West Haven school system, Washington School benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives designed to support student learning and teacher development. The school prioritizes consistent communication with families and encourages parental involvement to bridge the gap between home and classroom learning. Through its official website, the school provides access to essential resources, including school calendars, policy information, and contact details, ensuring that the community remains connected and informed about ongoing educational programs and events.

321

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	148
Black	54
Asian	21
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

Hispanic
148 (46.1%)
White
71 (22.1%)
Black
54 (16.8%)
Two or More
26 (8.1%)
Asian
21 (6.5%)
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)931-6880
Website:	http://www.whschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 66

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 66