BLACK ROCK SCHOOL
Black Rock School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Thomaston School District school district, located in Thomaston, CT with about 279 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 22 teachers, Black Rock 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.
Black Rock School is a public elementary school located in Thomaston, Connecticut, serving students in the local community. As part of the Thomaston Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, numeracy, and social development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and personally, benefiting from a close-knit community typical of smaller Connecticut school districts.
The school’s mission is aligned with the broader goals of the Thomaston school system, which focuses on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive and engaging curriculum. By utilizing the resources available at their Branch Road campus, Black Rock School works to maintain strong partnerships between educators, families, and the town to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Those looking for detailed information regarding school policies, upcoming events, or curriculum standards can find further resources on the official Thomaston Public Schools website.
For more information, contact Black Rock School at (860) 283-3040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Thomaston, CT 06787-1916
(860) 283-3040
http://www.thomastonschools.org
BLACK ROCK SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Thomaston, CT with about 279 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Thomaston School District
- Total Students:
- 279
- Teachers:
- 22.5
- 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
* 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 279 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BLACK ROCK SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 92.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.