Metacomet School

www.bloomfieldschools.org

218 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

Metacomet School, located at 185 School St. in Bloomfield, Connecticut, operates as part of the Bloomfield Public Schools district. It serves as a foundational educational institution within the community, focusing on early childhood and elementary development. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for future success within the district’s broader educational pathway.

As a public institution, Metacomet School aligns its curriculum with state standards while leveraging district resources to support a diverse student body. The school prioritizes community engagement and family involvement, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students. By visiting their official website at [www.bloomfieldschools.org](http://www.bloomfieldschools.org), families can access specific information regarding school programs, administrative policies, and district-wide initiatives designed to enhance the student experience in Bloomfield.

218

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Metacomet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	34
Black	162
Asian	4
Two or More	10

Black
162 (74.3 %)
Hispanic
34 (15.6 %)
Two or More
10 (4.6 %)
White
8 (3.7 %)
Asian
4 (1.8 %)

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:	Bloomfield School District
Phone:	(860)286-2660
Website:	http://www.bloomfieldschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 114