Western School

www.western.naugatuck.k12.ct.us/

272 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Western Elementary School, located on Pine Street in Naugatuck, Connecticut, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Naugatuck Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in their formative years can develop essential academic skills. By emphasizing a curriculum that aligns with state standards, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, preparing its young learners for future success in their academic journeys.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Western Elementary School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between educators and families. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and collaborative, encouraging students to become active participants in their own education. Through various programs and school-wide initiatives, Western strives to create a sense of belonging and school spirit, ensuring that students feel valued and supported as they grow within the Naugatuck community.

272

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western School
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	94
Black	36
Asian	6
Two or More	17
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
116 (42.6 %)
Hispanic
94 (34.6 %)
Black
36 (13.2 %)
Two or More
17 (6.2 %)
Asian
6 (2.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Naugatuck School District
Phone:	(203)720-5244
Website:	http://www.western.naugatuck.k12.ct.us/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 64

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 46