A. WARD SPAULDING SCHOOL
A. Ward Spaulding School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Suffield School District school district, located in Suffield, CT with about 448 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 35 teachers, A. Ward Spaulding School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
A. Ward Spaulding School is a primary educational institution located in Suffield, Connecticut, serving the district's youngest learners. As a foundational school within the Suffield Public Schools system, it focuses on the developmental needs of children in the early stages of their academic journey, typically encompassing pre-kindergarten through second grade. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where students can build essential social, emotional, and early academic skills.
The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, utilizing a curriculum designed to engage young minds while establishing a strong base for future learning. Beyond academics, A. Ward Spaulding places a significant emphasis on community and character development, encouraging students to become active, responsible participants in their school environment. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere and working in partnership with local families, the school strives to ensure a smooth and positive transition into the formal education system for every child in the Suffield community.
For more information, contact A. Ward Spaulding School at (860) 668-3826 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Suffield, CT 06078-2014
(860) 668-3826
A. WARD SPAULDING SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Suffield, CT with about 448 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Suffield School District
- Total Students:
- 448
- Teachers:
- 35
- 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 448 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending A. WARD SPAULDING SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.9%
- Black or African American
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Female
- 44.9%
- Male
- 55.1%
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.