John Trumbull Primary School

www.watertownps.org

639 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

John Trumbull Primary School, located at 779 Buckingham Street in Oakville, Connecticut, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Watertown Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment where young learners can build strong academic and social-emotional roots. By prioritizing a supportive community atmosphere, the school aims to engage students in their formative years, helping them develop the curiosity and confidence necessary for long-term academic success.

As part of the broader Watertown school system, the institution emphasizes a curriculum aligned with district standards while maintaining a focus on the specific developmental needs of primary-age children. Families interested in learning more about the school’s academic programs, faculty, or district policies can find comprehensive resources and updates on the official website at http://www.watertownps.org.

639

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Trumbull Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	497
Hispanic	80
Black	19
Asian	8
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
497 (77.8 %)
Hispanic
80 (12.5 %)
Two or More
30 (4.7 %)
Black
19 (3.0 %)
Asian
8 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
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:	Watertown School District
Phone:	(860)945-2776
Website:	http://www.watertownps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 64

Kindergarten 198

Grade 1 190

Grade 2 187