Killingworth Elementary School

kes.rsd17.org

265 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Killingworth Elementary School, located in Higganum, Connecticut, serves as a cornerstone of the Regional School District 17 educational community. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to prepare young learners for future success while cultivating a sense of curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

As a member of the RSD17 district, Killingworth Elementary benefits from a collaborative approach to education that prioritizes community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and encouraging, utilizing modern resources and dedicated staff to address the diverse needs of its student population. Through its commitment to excellence and high academic standards, the school plays a vital role in building a strong foundation for the children of the Killingworth and Higganum area.

265

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Killingworth Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	15
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
237 (89.4 %)
Hispanic
15 (5.7 %)
Two or More
9 (3.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Regional School District 17
Phone:	(860)663-1121
Website:	http://kes.rsd17.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 44

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 50