Elmer Thienes-Mary Hall Elementary School

www.marlborough.k12.ct.us

456 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Elmer Thienes-Mary Hall Elementary School (ET-MHES), located in Marlborough, Connecticut, serves as the primary educational facility for the town’s elementary-aged students. As part of the Marlborough Public School district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The school is known for its community-oriented approach, aiming to provide a foundational educational experience that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school’s philosophy typically emphasizes a holistic curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies with enrichment programs. By maintaining a connection to the town’s small-community identity, ET-MHES encourages active parental involvement and close collaboration between faculty and families. For specific details regarding current academic programs, faculty resources, and school policies, the district's website serves as the central hub for official communications and community updates.

456

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elmer Thienes-Mary Hall Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	42
Black	7
Asian	8
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
388 (85.1 %)
Hispanic
42 (9.2 %)
Two or More
10 (2.2 %)
Asian
8 (1.8 %)
Black
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Marlborough School District
Phone:	(860)295-6220
Website:	http://www.marlborough.k12.ct.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 24

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 66