VOGEL-WETMORE SCHOOL

Vogel-Wetmore School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Torrington School District school district, located in Torrington, CT with about 440 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 36 teachers, Vogel-Wetmore 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.

Vogel-Wetmore School, located at 68 Church St. in Torrington, Connecticut, serves as a primary educational institution within the Torrington Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its young students, focusing on fundamental academic development while encouraging social and emotional growth. As a hub for the local community, it emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and students to help every child achieve their full potential in a safe and structured setting.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the evolving needs of its student body, utilizing evidence-based teaching methods to build strong foundations in core subjects like literacy and mathematics. Beyond traditional academics, Vogel-Wetmore prioritizes character development and community engagement, striving to prepare students for success in their future schooling. By integrating modern educational resources with a focus on collaborative learning, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of education in its students, reflecting the broader mission of the Torrington district to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens.

For more information, contact Vogel-Wetmore School at (860) 489-2570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

68 Church St.
Torrington, CT 06790-5217
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VOGEL-WETMORE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Torrington, CT with about 440 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
440
Teachers:
36
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 440 students

White
51.6%
Hispanic/Latino
38.0%
Two or more races
4.1%
Black or African American
3.4%
Asian
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.