Center School

12 Old Farms Rd.
West Willington, CT 06279

ces.willingtonpublicschools.org/

205 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Center School, located at 12 Old Farms Rd. in West Willington, Connecticut, serves as the primary elementary education facility for the Willington Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers, focusing on building a strong foundation in core subjects while promoting social and emotional development.

The school places a heavy emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families. By utilizing a curriculum designed to meet individual student needs, Center School aims to cultivate a love for lifelong learning and academic curiosity. For those seeking detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, or specific educational programs, the school maintains an updated web presence through the Willington Public Schools district portal.

205

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Center School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	22
Black	5
Asian	7
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
161 (78.5%)
Hispanic
22 (10.7%)
Two or More
9 (4.4%)
Asian
7 (3.4%)
Black
5 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Willington School District
Phone:	(860)429-9367
Website:	http://ces.willingtonpublicschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 22

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 33