Tootin' Hills School

www.simsbury.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=39

368 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Tootin' Hills School, located in West Simsbury, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–6. As part of the Simsbury Public Schools district, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. It serves the local West Simsbury community, providing a curriculum designed to challenge students while addressing their individual social and emotional needs.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement, often encouraging parent and volunteer participation to enhance the educational experience. With a commitment to the district’s mission of preparing students for a rapidly changing world, Tootin' Hills utilizes a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices. The school’s facilities and programs are structured to promote a well-rounded education, focusing on core academic subjects alongside enrichment opportunities that help students build critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning.

368

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tootin' Hills School
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	49
Black	19
Asian	13
Two or More	21

White
266 (72.3%)
Hispanic
49 (13.3%)
Two or More
21 (5.7%)
Black
19 (5.2%)
Asian
13 (3.5%)

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:	Simsbury School District
Phone:	(860)658-7629
Website:	http://www.simsbury.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=39
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 43

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 57