Bolton Center School

www.boltonpublicschools.com

497 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Bolton Center School, located at 108 Notch Road in Bolton, Connecticut, serves as the primary educational facility for the town's prekindergarten through eighth-grade students. As a cornerstone of the Bolton Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare young learners for the transition to high school by building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging critical thinking and community engagement.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Bolton Center School is known for maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere typical of a small-town school district. The school’s administration and faculty work collaboratively to integrate modern instructional practices with an emphasis on student wellbeing and inclusive classroom environments. By utilizing their official website, families can stay informed about district policies, extracurricular opportunities, and ongoing school events, reflecting the institution's commitment to transparency and active partnership with the local Bolton community.

497

Total Students

47.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bolton Center School
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	59
Black	23
Asian	7
Two or More	32

White
375 (75.6 %)
Hispanic
59 (11.9 %)
Two or More
32 (6.5 %)
Black
23 (4.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)

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:	Bolton School District
Phone:	(860)643-2411
Website:	http://www.boltonpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 12

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 56