Rowayton School

res.norwalkps.org/

468 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rowayton School, located in the coastal neighborhood of Rowayton in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Norwalk Public Schools district, the institution is known for its strong community atmosphere and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school’s curriculum emphasizes core academic excellence while integrating character development and civic engagement, aiming to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is distinguished by its deep integration with the local Rowayton community, often benefiting from active parent involvement and a collaborative relationship with neighborhood stakeholders. Beyond its standard academic offerings, Rowayton School typically emphasizes the importance of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities that encourage creativity and exploration. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and social-emotional growth, the school strives to create a welcoming, inclusive space where children from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and socially.

468

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rowayton School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	147
Black	36
Asian	4
Two or More	30

White
251 (53.6 %)
Hispanic
147 (31.4 %)
Black
36 (7.7 %)
Two or More
30 (6.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)

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)899-2940
Website:	http://res.norwalkps.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 71

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 79