POMFRET COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Pomfret Community School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pomfret School District school district, located in Pomfret Center, CT with about 386 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 35 teachers, Pomfret Community School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Pomfret Community School, located in the rural town of Pomfret Center, Connecticut, serves as the primary public elementary and middle school for the local community. Situated at 20 Pomfret Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in preschool through eighth grade. The institution emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for secondary education while maintaining a focus on the unique social and developmental needs of children in a small-town setting.
Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding district policies, extracurricular offerings, and educational resources. As a cornerstone of the Pomfret community, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages academic achievement, character development, and active participation in the local area.
For more information, contact Pomfret Community School at (860) 928-2718 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pomfret Center, CT 06259
(860) 928-2718
http://WWW.POMFRET.CTSCHOOL.NET
POMFRET COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pomfret Center, CT with about 386 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pomfret School District
- Total Students:
- 386
- Teachers:
- 35.8
- 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
* 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 386 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POMFRET COMMUNITY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 3.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
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.