SIDE BY SIDE CHARTER SCHOOL

Side By Side Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Side By Side Charter School District school district, located in Norwalk, CT with about 235 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Side By Side Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Side By Side Charter School, located in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. Founded on the principles of progressive education, the school emphasizes a constructivist approach to learning, where students are encouraged to be active participants in their own education. The curriculum is designed to be thematic and integrated, often moving beyond traditional subject silos to help students understand the interconnectedness of concepts while fostering critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills.

The school is well-known for its commitment to social justice and the development of the "whole child," placing a strong emphasis on community service, emotional intelligence, and democratic citizenship. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between students, staff, and families, Side By Side creates a tight-knit, inclusive environment. It is intentionally diverse and seeks to provide an equitable learning experience that prepares students not just for academic success, but to become engaged and empathetic members of their community.

For more information, contact Side By Side Charter School at (203) 857-0306 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.