Deep River Elementary School

www.reg4.k12.ct.us

192 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Deep River Elementary School is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade 6, located in the small, historic town of Deep River, Connecticut. As part of Regional School District 4, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and benefits from a collaborative relationship with the neighboring towns of Chester and Essex. The school is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of curious, lifelong learners.

The school emphasizes a comprehensive educational experience that encourages personal growth and active participation within the classroom. By leveraging its small-school atmosphere, Deep River Elementary provides personalized attention to its students, supported by a dedicated faculty and staff. Through its connection to the Regional School District 4 network, the school maintains rigorous academic standards while offering resources that prepare students for a successful transition to the district’s middle and high school programs.

192

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deep River Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	22
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
161 (83.9 %)
Hispanic
22 (11.5 %)
Two or More
5 (2.6 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Deep River School District
Phone:	(860)526-5319
Website:	http://www.reg4.k12.ct.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 27

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 36