Emma Hart Willard School

www.berlinschools.org

437 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Emma Hart Willard School, located at 1088 Norton Road in Berlin, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Berlin Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Emma Hart Willard, a notable 19th-century education pioneer and women's rights activist who was born in Berlin and became a significant figure in the history of American education. The school reflects a commitment to providing a foundational academic experience, fostering a supportive community environment that encourages student growth, curiosity, and social-emotional development.

As part of the broader Berlin school system, the institution emphasizes a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families to ensure student success. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while promoting critical thinking and literacy skills essential for early learners. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, and educational programs can access comprehensive resources through the district’s official website at [www.berlinschools.org](http://www.berlinschools.org).

437

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emma Hart Willard School
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	50
Black	18
Asian	18
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
335 (76.7 %)
Hispanic
50 (11.4 %)
Black
18 (4.1 %)
Asian
18 (4.1 %)
Two or More
14 (3.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Berlin School District
Phone:	(860)828-4151
Website:	http://www.berlinschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 53

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 64