Cranbury Elementary School

ces.norwalkps.org/

419 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cranbury Elementary School is a public school located in Norwalk, Connecticut, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Norwalk Public Schools district, the school focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. It is known for its strong community atmosphere, often highlighting partnerships between faculty, parents, and local organizations to foster a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while incorporating modern technology and hands-on learning opportunities. Beyond the core subjects of math, science, and literacy, Cranbury places a high value on enrichment programs and fostering a positive school culture. By encouraging collaborative learning and critical thinking, the school aims to prepare its young students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a commitment to "Excellence and Equity" as reflected in the broader mission of the Norwalk Public Schools system.

419

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cranbury Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	154
Black	41
Asian	20
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

White
182 (43.4 %)
Hispanic
154 (36.8 %)
Black
41 (9.8 %)
Two or More
21 (5.0 %)
Asian
20 (4.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Norwalk School District
Phone:	(203)846-3600
Website:	http://ces.norwalkps.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 65

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 84