Jack Jackter Intermediate School

www.colchesterct.org

444 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Jack Jackter Intermediate School (JJIS), located in Colchester, Connecticut, serves as a key component of the Colchester Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an engaging and supportive academic environment for students in the intermediate grade levels, typically bridging the gap between elementary and middle school education. JJIS emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that prioritizes core academic mastery, social-emotional development, and the integration of technology to prepare students for future challenges.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school is known for promoting a strong sense of community and school spirit. By encouraging collaboration among staff, parents, and students, Jack Jackter Intermediate strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is challenged to reach their full potential. With its focus on character education and high academic standards, the school remains a central pillar of the Colchester community, committed to shaping well-rounded, life-long learners.

444

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jack Jackter Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	39
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	21

White
374 (84.2 %)
Hispanic
39 (8.8 %)
Two or More
21 (4.7 %)
Black
6 (1.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)

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:	Colchester School District
Phone:	(860)537-9421
Website:	http://www.colchesterct.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 3 150

Grade 4 138

Grade 5 156