JEROME HARRISON SCHOOL

Jerome Harrison School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Branford School District school district, located in North Branford, CT with about 380 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 27 teachers, Jerome Harrison School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Jerome Harrison School, located at 335 Foxon Road in North Branford, Connecticut, serves as a primary educational institution within the North Branford Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, families, and students, the school aims to prepare its young learners for continued academic success as they progress through the district.

The school’s philosophy is deeply rooted in the broader goals of the North Branford school system, which focuses on student-centered instruction and the integration of technology and modern educational practices. Beyond core classroom subjects, Jerome Harrison School places a strong emphasis on character development and citizenship, ensuring that students feel safe, welcomed, and encouraged to reach their full potential. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school policies, and district initiatives, you can visit their official website at [www.northbranfordschools.org](http://www.northbranfordschools.org).

For more information, contact Jerome Harrison School at (203) 484-1235 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

335 Foxon Rd.
North Branford, CT 06471-1102
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JEROME HARRISON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in North Branford, CT with about 380 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
380
Teachers:
27.5
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
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 380 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JEROME HARRISON SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.3%
Hispanic/Latino
5.3%
Asian
2.4%
Black or African American
0.8%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.