SAUGATUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Saugatuck Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Westport School District school district, located in Westport, CT with about 483 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 41 teachers, Saugatuck Elementary 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.
Saugatuck Elementary School (SES), located in Westport, Connecticut, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Westport Public Schools district, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning. The school fosters a warm, collaborative environment where staff, students, and parents work together to support the development of the "whole child," emphasizing not only core curriculum subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, but also character education and social-emotional growth.
Beyond the classroom, Saugatuck Elementary is characterized by its vibrant school community and its dedication to providing a well-rounded educational experience. The school offers a variety of enrichment programs, including music, art, and physical education, as well as technology integration to prepare students for a digital future. By maintaining small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, SES aims to inspire curiosity and cultivate a lifelong love of learning, consistently striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population within the affluent and education-focused town of Westport.
For more information, contact Saugatuck Elementary School at (203) 221-2910 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 221-2910
SAUGATUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Westport, CT with about 483 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Westport School District
- Total Students:
- 483
- Teachers:
- 41.14
- 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 483 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SAUGATUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.6%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- Asian
- 5.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
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.