Prendergast School

www.ansonia.org/schools/prendergast/prendergast.asp

606 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Prendergast School, located at 59 Finney Street in Ansonia, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Ansonia Public Schools district. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with the foundational skills necessary for long-term educational success, typically serving the K-6 grade levels.

The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. By offering various resources and maintaining an active school culture, Prendergast strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. For those looking for specific updates regarding school policies, academic calendars, or contact information for the administration, the school’s official page on the district website serves as the primary hub for parent communication and school news.

606

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prendergast School
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	281
Black	125
Asian	19
Two or More	25
American Indian	2

Hispanic
281 (46.4 %)
White
154 (25.4 %)
Black
125 (20.6 %)
Two or More
25 (4.1 %)
Asian
19 (3.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ansonia School District
Phone:	(203)736-5080
Website:	http://www.ansonia.org/schools/prendergast/prendergast.asp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 74

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 93