ELI WHITNEY SCHOOL
Eli Whitney School is a public elementary school that is part of the Stratford School District school district, located in Stratford, CT with about 505 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Eli Whitney 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.
Eli Whitney School is a public elementary school located in Stratford, Connecticut, serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade six. As part of the Stratford Public Schools district, the school focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, mathematics, and science instruction. Its mission centers on fostering both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its students, aiming to prepare them for success in higher grade levels through a structured and inclusive curriculum.
Beyond its academic offerings, Eli Whitney School places a strong value on the partnership between home and school, actively encouraging parent involvement through a dedicated Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). The school community frequently hosts events and initiatives designed to build school spirit and community engagement. With a commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful learning atmosphere, Eli Whitney strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to become responsible, lifelong learners.
For more information, contact Eli Whitney School at (203) 385-4198 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Stratford, CT 06615-2738
(203) 385-4198
ELI WHITNEY SCHOOL is a public school in Stratford, CT with about 505 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Stratford School District
- Total Students:
- 505
- Teachers:
- 36.85
- 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 505 students
- White
- 48.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.7%
- Black or African American
- 17.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- 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.