Race Brook School

www.oess.org

389 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Race Brook School is a public elementary school located in Orange, Connecticut, serving students in grades K–6. As part of the Orange Elementary School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. It is known for its focus on creating a community-oriented atmosphere where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, incorporating traditional core subjects alongside opportunities for enrichment and creative learning. Beyond the classroom, Race Brook encourages student involvement in a variety of extracurricular activities and school events that promote character building and community engagement. For further details on specific academic programs, district policies, and resources for parents, you can visit the official district website at [www.oess.org](http://www.oess.org).

389

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Race Brook School
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	38
Black	15
Asian	58
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
257 (66.1 %)
Asian
58 (14.9 %)
Hispanic
38 (9.8 %)
Two or More
20 (5.1 %)
Black
15 (3.9 %)
American Indian
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)891-8030
Website:	http://www.oess.org
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 62

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 71