Thomaston Center School

www.thomastonschools.org

196 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Thomaston Center School, located at 1 Thomas Ave. in Thomaston, Connecticut, serves as a key educational facility within the Thomaston Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of middle and high school while encouraging personal responsibility and intellectual curiosity.

The school benefits from being part of a close-knit municipal district, which allows for a strong sense of partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community. Through its commitment to high standards and inclusive educational practices, Thomaston Center School strives to provide a safe and nurturing space where children can build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or curricular details are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.thomastonschools.org.

196

Total Students

13.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomaston Center School
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	23
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	8

White
156 (79.6%)
Hispanic
23 (11.7%)
Two or More
8 (4.1%)
Asian
6 (3.1%)
Black
3 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Thomaston School District
Phone:	(860)283-3036
Website:	http://www.thomastonschools.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 4 65

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 61