Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School

www.bloomfieldschools.org

289 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School, located in Bloomfield, Connecticut, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to fostering the development of children during their most formative years. As a magnet school, it draws a diverse student body, offering a high-quality, inquiry-based curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning. The school is widely recognized for its Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, which encourages students to explore their interests, collaborate with peers, and engage deeply with their environment under the guidance of experienced early childhood educators.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on community and inclusivity, creating a welcoming atmosphere for both students and their families. By prioritizing social-emotional growth alongside foundational literacy and numeracy skills, Wintonbury aims to build a strong educational foundation that prepares young learners for future success. The school serves as a collaborative hub within the Bloomfield Public Schools system, reflecting a commitment to providing equitable and innovative early childhood opportunities for all children in the region.

289

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	43
Black	94
Asian	9
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
128 (44.3%)
Black
94 (32.5%)
Hispanic
43 (14.9%)
Two or More
14 (4.8%)
Asian
9 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bloomfield School District
Phone:	(860)769-5510
Website:	http://www.bloomfieldschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
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 289