Botelle Elementary School

128 Greenwoods Rd. East
Norfolk, CT 06058

www.botelleschool.org

66 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Botelle Elementary School, located in the scenic town of Norfolk, Connecticut, serves as the heart of the local educational community for students in prekindergarten through sixth grade. As a small, community-oriented school, Botelle emphasizes a supportive and intimate learning environment where teachers can focus on the individual needs of their students. The school is deeply integrated into the unique character of Norfolk, often leveraging the town's rich natural surroundings and historical resources to enhance the student experience.

The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both academic excellence and personal growth, balancing core subjects like literacy and mathematics with a commitment to the arts and social-emotional development. By maintaining small class sizes and a collaborative relationship between staff, parents, and the community, Botelle Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and civic responsibility. Their approach focuses on preparing students for future academic success while encouraging them to be curious, empathetic, and engaged participants in their local environment.

Total Students

7.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Botelle Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	6
Two or More	3

White
57 (86.4 %)
Hispanic
6 (9.1 %)
Two or More
3 (4.5 %)

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:	Norfolk School District
Phone:	(860)542-5286
Website:	http://www.botelleschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	66
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 7

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 16