John B. Sliney School

www.branfordschools.org/o/sliney-elementary

275 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

The John B. Sliney School, located at 23 Eades Street in Branford, Connecticut, serves as a cornerstone of the local community as a public elementary school within the Branford Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for students in the primary grades. With a focus on foundational learning, the curriculum is designed to help students build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, preparing them for future academic success.

Beyond its academic mission, the Sliney School emphasizes the importance of community and inclusivity. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the broader Branford area, often hosting events and programs that encourage parent involvement and student character development. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience—combining core instruction with enrichment activities—the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where children can grow, explore their interests, and develop the confidence necessary for their ongoing educational journey.

275

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John B. Sliney School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	48
Black	5
Asian	12
Two or More	28

White
181 (66.1 %)
Hispanic
48 (17.5 %)
Two or More
28 (10.2 %)
Asian
12 (4.4 %)
Black
5 (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:	Branford School District
Phone:	(203)481-5386
Website:	http://www.branfordschools.org/o/sliney-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
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

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 54