Bielefield School

www.middletownschools.org/our_schools/bielefield/index.html

271 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bielefield Elementary School is a public school located in Middletown, Connecticut, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Middletown Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learners. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, encouraging active participation from families and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Bielefield Elementary offers a variety of programs and resources designed to meet the unique needs of its students. The school prioritizes strong teacher-student relationships and utilizes a collaborative teaching model to provide personalized support. By integrating character education and enrichment opportunities into the daily schedule, Bielefield aims to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also for responsible citizenship, reflecting the broader mission of the Middletown school district.

271

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bielefield School
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	63
Black	77
Asian	11
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
80 (29.5 %)
Black
77 (28.4 %)
Hispanic
63 (23.2 %)
Two or More
36 (13.3 %)
Asian
11 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.1 %)
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:	Middletown School District
Phone:	(860)347-4124
Website:	http://www.middletownschools.org/our_schools/bielefield/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 14

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 56