Essex Elementary School

www.reg4.k12.ct.us

300 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Essex Elementary School, located in Centerbrook, Connecticut, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Regional School District 4. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a comprehensive curriculum with a focus on individual growth, the school aims to prepare children to be curious, lifelong learners who are capable of contributing positively to their community.

Beyond the classroom, Essex Elementary is deeply integrated into the fabric of the local community, benefiting from a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and residents. The school prides itself on maintaining a welcoming atmosphere where student achievement is celebrated and diverse learning needs are addressed through thoughtful instruction. As part of a regional district, the school works closely with neighboring institutions to ensure a cohesive educational trajectory, providing students with the resources and guidance necessary to transition successfully into the later stages of their schooling.

300

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Essex Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	25
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	13

White
260 (86.7 %)
Hispanic
25 (8.3 %)
Two or More
13 (4.3 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
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:	Essex School District
Phone:	(860)767-8215
Website:	http://www.reg4.k12.ct.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 32

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 41