East School

54 Little Brook Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840

550 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

East School, located at 54 Little Brook Road in New Canaan, Connecticut, is a distinguished public elementary school serving students in grades K-4. As part of the New Canaan Public School district, it is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, a supportive social-emotional environment, and a curriculum that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community, encouraging active collaboration between educators, students, and families to create an enriching learning experience for every child.

Beyond its core academic program, East School offers a well-rounded educational environment that includes specialized instruction in areas such as the arts, physical education, and technology. The school’s approach is designed to cultivate critical thinking and curiosity, preparing students for success as they transition into the higher grade levels of the New Canaan school system. With its focus on personalized attention and a nurturing atmosphere, East School remains a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to helping young learners reach their full potential.

550

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East School
Demographic	Student Count
White	438
Hispanic	36
Black	8
Asian	38
Two or More	30

White
438 (79.6 %)
Asian
38 (6.9 %)
Hispanic
36 (6.5 %)
Two or More
30 (5.5 %)
Black
8 (1.5 %)

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:	New Canaan School District
Phone:	(203)594-4219
Website:	http://www.ncps-k12.org/Domain/8
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 107

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 101