Center School

www.litchfieldschools.org

260 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

The Center School, located at 125 West Street in Litchfield, Connecticut, serves as a cornerstone of the Litchfield Public Schools district. As an elementary institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—with social-emotional development, aiming to build a strong foundation for future academic success.

Reflecting the character of the historic town of Litchfield, Center School prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere. The school leverages its small-town setting to encourage meaningful partnerships between teachers, students, and parents, ensuring that each child receives individualized attention. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and a commitment to inclusive education, the school strives to nurture well-rounded citizens who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

260

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Center School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	19
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	2

White
231 (88.8 %)
Hispanic
19 (7.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.9 %)
Black
3 (1.2 %)
Two or More
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Litchfield School District
Phone:	(860)567-7510
Website:	http://www.litchfieldschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 29

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 59