Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville

mgfes.wallingford.k12.ct.us/

265 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Mary G. Fritz Elementary School, located in the village of Yalesville, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Wallingford Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. As a core part of the local Yalesville community, the school works closely with families to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Wallingford district, focusing on core competencies like literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts, while often integrating modern educational technologies. Beyond the classroom, Mary G. Fritz is recognized for its active school community, which frequently hosts events and programs aimed at promoting student engagement and parent involvement. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to student-centered learning, the school remains a vital pillar of the Yalesville neighborhood.

265

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	44
Black	2
Asian	13
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
198 (74.7%)
Hispanic
44 (16.6%)
Asian
13 (4.9%)
Two or More
7 (2.6%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Wallingford School District
Phone:	(203)284-6900
Website:	http://mgfes.wallingford.k12.ct.us/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 99