Lewin G. Joel Jr. School

joel.clintonpublic.net/

549 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

The Lewin G. Joel Jr. School, located in Clinton, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Clinton Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a comprehensive curriculum with modern educational practices, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

Beyond its core academic program, the Lewin G. Joel Jr. School places a strong emphasis on cultivating a collaborative partnership between families, educators, and the wider community. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and nurturing, often utilizing a variety of resources and extracurricular initiatives to cater to diverse learning styles. Through its dedicated staff and focus on student-centered instruction, the school strives to provide a solid educational foundation that empowers students to reach their full potential within a welcoming, small-town setting.

549

Total Students

50.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewin G. Joel Jr. School
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	128
Black	4
Asian	17
Two or More	16

White
384 (69.9 %)
Hispanic
128 (23.3 %)
Asian
17 (3.1 %)
Two or More
16 (2.9 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)

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:	Clinton School District
Phone:	(860)664-6501
Website:	http://joel.clintonpublic.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 57

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 104