Peck Place School

www.oess.org

358 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Peck Place School, located at 500 Peck Lane in Orange, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Orange Public School District. As part of a district committed to academic excellence and student development, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that emphasizes core curriculum areas while fostering social and emotional growth. It is well-regarded for maintaining a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and community engagement among its students.

Beyond its academic program, Peck Place School is known for its strong partnership with parents and the local community, which helps create a collaborative school culture. The school leverages its resources to ensure that students are prepared for their future academic endeavors, often integrating modern instructional practices with traditional values. For those seeking detailed information on current initiatives, school calendars, or administrative updates, the district’s official website at [www.oess.org](http://www.oess.org) serves as the primary resource for the school community.

358

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peck Place School
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	25
Black	6
Asian	57
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

White
248 (69.3 %)
Asian
57 (15.9 %)
Hispanic
25 (7.0 %)
Two or More
21 (5.9 %)
Black
6 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Orange School District
Phone:	(203)891-8034
Website:	http://www.oess.org
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
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

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 64