Montowese Elementary School

montowese.northhavenschools.org/

303 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Montowese Elementary School, located at 145 Fitch St. in North Haven, Connecticut, serves as a foundational component of the North Haven Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its pupils. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community and civic responsibility within the local North Haven area.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents, students, and staff, offering resources such as administrative updates, faculty contact information, and details regarding school policies and upcoming events. Through its commitment to a collaborative partnership between educators and families, Montowese Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning in a safe and inclusive atmosphere.

303

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montowese Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	40
Black	14
Asian	28
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

White
213 (70.3 %)
Hispanic
40 (13.2 %)
Asian
28 (9.2 %)
Black
14 (4.6 %)
Two or More
6 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	North Haven School District
Phone:	(203)239-2564
Website:	http://montowese.northhavenschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 2

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 56