Mathewson School

www.milforded.org/

315 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mathewson School is a public elementary school located in Milford, Connecticut, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Milford Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school places a strong focus on building a collaborative community, encouraging active partnership between staff, families, and the local neighborhood to ensure every child has the resources needed to succeed.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous state standards while incorporating modern instructional techniques that cater to diverse learning styles. Beyond core academics, Mathewson School offers a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities that promote critical thinking, creativity, and character development. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth and providing a safe, nurturing campus, Mathewson strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond as responsible, engaged citizens.

315

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mathewson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	56
Black	14
Asian	34
Two or More	14

White
197 (62.5 %)
Hispanic
56 (17.8 %)
Asian
34 (10.8 %)
Black
14 (4.4 %)
Two or More
14 (4.4 %)

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:	Milford School District
Phone:	(203)783-3527
Website:	http://www.milforded.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 53