DOOLITTLE SCHOOL
Doolittle School is a public elementary school that is part of the Cheshire School District school district, located in Cheshire, CT with about 456 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 6th Grade. With about 33 teachers, Doolittle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Doolittle School, located at 735 Cornwall Avenue in Cheshire, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades 3 through 6. As part of the Cheshire Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. It is well-regarded for its commitment to developing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while simultaneously encouraging students to become active, responsible members of the local community.
The school is known for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and parents work closely together to support student success. Beyond the standard curriculum, Doolittle offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities designed to nurture students' unique interests and talents. With a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive climate, Doolittle School strives to prepare its upper-elementary students for the transition to middle school by emphasizing critical thinking, character development, and a lifelong love of learning.
For more information, contact Doolittle School at (203) 272-3549 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cheshire, CT 06410-2617
(203) 272-3549
DOOLITTLE SCHOOL is a public school in Cheshire, CT with about 456 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cheshire School District
- Total Students:
- 456
- Teachers:
- 33.45
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 456 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DOOLITTLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.6%
- Asian
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.