Kathleen E. Goodwin School

80 Old Boston Post Rd.
Old Saybrook, CT 06475

www.oldsaybrookschools.org

401 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Kathleen E. Goodwin School is the primary elementary school serving the community of Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Located on Old Boston Post Road, the school focuses on creating a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey, typically serving children in preschool through grade three. The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy, while also fostering social-emotional development through a variety of age-appropriate programming and dedicated staff.

As part of the Old Saybrook Public Schools district, the institution is committed to a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community. The school prides itself on a culture of inclusivity and academic curiosity, utilizing modern teaching strategies to prepare its young learners for the transition to the town's middle school. By maintaining a student-centered approach, Kathleen E. Goodwin School plays a vital role in establishing a strong educational bedrock for the children of Old Saybrook.

401

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kathleen E. Goodwin School
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	66
Black	2
Asian	14
Two or More	10

White
309 (77.1 %)
Hispanic
66 (16.5 %)
Asian
14 (3.5 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Old Saybrook School District
Phone:	(860)395-3165
Website:	http://www.oldsaybrookschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 88

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 80