Andrew Avenue School

www.andrewave.naugatuck.k12.ct.us/

239 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Andrew Avenue School, located in Naugatuck, Connecticut, serves as a primary educational institution dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development within its community. As part of the Naugatuck Public Schools district, the school focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while promoting foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, supplemented by opportunities for social-emotional learning.

The school emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure student success. By providing a range of resources and programs, Andrew Avenue School strives to prepare its young learners for future academic milestones. Through its commitment to a nurturing school culture, the institution works to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to both their school environment and the broader Naugatuck community.

239

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Andrew Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	104
Black	25
Asian	3
Two or More	12

Hispanic
104 (43.5 %)
White
95 (39.7 %)
Black
25 (10.5 %)
Two or More
12 (5.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.3 %)

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:	Naugatuck School District
Phone:	(203)720-5221
Website:	http://www.andrewave.naugatuck.k12.ct.us/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 41

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 42