Cos Cob School

www.greenwichschools.org/cos-cob-school

337 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cos Cob School, located in the heart of the Cos Cob neighborhood in Greenwich, Connecticut, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. As part of the Greenwich Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment for elementary-aged children. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the integration of modern educational practices designed to prepare students for future success in a diverse and globalized world.

Beyond the classroom, Cos Cob School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment is characterized by its dedication to inclusive learning and the cultivation of a welcoming school culture that encourages curiosity, responsibility, and civic engagement. Through a comprehensive curriculum and various enrichment programs, the school strives to inspire a lifelong love of learning while ensuring that each student feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

337

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cos Cob School
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	50
Black	4
Asian	32
Two or More	28

White
223 (66.2 %)
Hispanic
50 (14.8 %)
Asian
32 (9.5 %)
Two or More
28 (8.3 %)
Black
4 (1.2 %)

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:	Greenwich School District
Phone:	(203)869-4670
Website:	http://www.greenwichschools.org/cos-cob-school
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 56