Joseph O. Goodwin School

goodwin.easthartford.org/

344 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Joseph O. Goodwin School is a public elementary school located in East Hartford, Connecticut, serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade five. As part of the East Hartford Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, aiming to support the diverse needs of its student population while preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, the school integrates social-emotional learning into its curriculum to foster a positive school climate and encourage student character development. The school works closely with families and the local community to promote active engagement and consistent communication. For more detailed information regarding current academic programs, school policies, or enrollment procedures, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official district website at http://www.easthartford.org/.

344

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph O. Goodwin School
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	167
Black	91
Asian	29
Two or More	11

Hispanic
167 (48.5 %)
Black
91 (26.5 %)
White
46 (13.4 %)
Asian
29 (8.4 %)
Two or More
11 (3.2 %)

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:	East Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)622-5420
Website:	http://goodwin.easthartford.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 55

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 54