Victoria Soto Preschool

Stratford School District
699 Birdseye Street
Stratford, CT 06615
217 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Stratford Academy – Victoria Soto School, located in Stratford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school that serves students in grades Pre-K through 6. The school is notably named in honor of Victoria Soto, a dedicated teacher who tragically lost her life protecting her students during the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The building serves as a place of learning that emphasizes character, community, and the enduring legacy of compassion and bravery associated with its namesake.

The school is designed to provide a supportive and rigorous academic environment, focusing on the holistic development of its students. As a prominent institution within the Stratford Public Schools district, it integrates standard curriculum requirements with a commitment to fostering a positive school climate. By honoring the memory of Victoria Soto, the school community places a significant emphasis on safety, empathy, and educational excellence, striving to ensure that every student feels valued and prepared for their future academic endeavors.
217
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
31.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    90 (41.5%)
  • White
    55 (25.3%)
  • Black
    55 (25.3%)
  • Asian
    9 (4.1%)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.7%)
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: Stratford School District
Phone: (203)375-2206
Website: http://www.stratfordk12.org/o/savss
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 31.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 87
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
Pre-Kindergarten 217
Gender Ratio