Mary E. Griswold School

www.berlinschools.org

528 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary E. Griswold School, located in Kensington, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Berlin Public School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The school prides itself on a collaborative culture, partnering closely with families and the community to ensure that students are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to nurture the "whole child," balancing core academic subjects—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—with enrichment programs in the arts, physical education, and technology. With a focus on inclusive practices and individualized instruction, Mary E. Griswold School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and academic excellence, the school aims to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners who contribute positively to their community.

528

Total Students

40.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary E. Griswold School
Demographic	Student Count
White	429
Hispanic	63
Black	8
Asian	11
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	2

White
429 (81.2 %)
Hispanic
63 (11.9 %)
Two or More
15 (2.8 %)
Asian
11 (2.1 %)
Black
8 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Berlin School District
Phone:	(860)828-6336
Website:	http://www.berlinschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 91