PRUDENCE CRANDALL SCHOOL

Prudence Crandall School is a public elementary school that is part of the Enfield School District school district, located in Enfield, CT with about 414 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. With about 30 teachers, Prudence Crandall 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.

Prudence Crandall School, located at 150 Brainard Road in Enfield, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Enfield Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Prudence Crandall, a 19th-century educator and activist who famously opened the first school for African American girls in New England. True to its namesake’s legacy of educational advocacy, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic growth, character development, and inclusivity for its diverse student body.

As part of the broader Enfield school system, Prudence Crandall School emphasizes foundational skill-building in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning to ensure the well-being of its students. The school encourages a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to enhance the educational experience. Through a variety of programs and school-wide initiatives, the faculty strives to prepare students for academic success as they transition through their primary school years and beyond.

For more information, contact Prudence Crandall School at (860) 253-6464 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.