Salem School

www.salem.naugatuck.k12.ct.us/

251 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Salem School, located at 124 Meadow Street in Naugatuck, Connecticut, serves as a vital component of the Naugatuck Public School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its students. The school emphasizes foundational skill-building, character development, and a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure every child reaches their potential.

In addition to its core curriculum, Salem School prioritizes the creation of a positive school climate where students are encouraged to be curious, respectful, and responsible learners. By leveraging the resources provided by the Naugatuck district, the school works to integrate modern educational practices and technology into the classroom. For parents and community members, the school’s website serves as a central hub for district news, academic calendars, and information on how to get involved, highlighting the institution's ongoing dedication to transparency and community engagement.

251

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	118
Black	26
Asian	4
Two or More	14

Hispanic
118 (47.0 %)
White
89 (35.5 %)
Black
26 (10.4 %)
Two or More
14 (5.6 %)
Asian
4 (1.6 %)

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)720-5242
Website:	http://www.salem.naugatuck.k12.ct.us/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 56

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 44