Anna H. Rockwell School

www.bethel.k12.ct.us/schools/anna_h__rockwell_school

287 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

The Anna H. Rockwell Elementary School, located at 400 Whittlesey Drive in Bethel, Connecticut, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bethel Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing both academic growth and the development of essential social and emotional skills. By focusing on a student-centered curriculum, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares children for the challenges of their future academic careers.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the Anna H. Rockwell School prides itself on cultivating a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider Bethel community. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and nurturing, encouraging students to develop a sense of curiosity, responsibility, and civic engagement. Through its various programs and dedicated faculty, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued while receiving a high-quality education that aligns with the district's broader mission of academic excellence.

287

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anna H. Rockwell School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	72
Black	13
Asian	19
Two or More	14
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
164 (57.1 %)
Hispanic
72 (25.1 %)
Asian
19 (6.6 %)
Two or More
14 (4.9 %)
Black
13 (4.5 %)
American Indian
4 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Bethel School District
Phone:	(203)794-8688
Website:	http://www.bethel.k12.ct.us/schools/anna_h__rockwell_school
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 101