Mary L. Tracy School

www.oess.org

221 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Mary L. Tracy School, located at 650 School House Lane in Orange, Connecticut, serves as the primary early childhood education center for the Orange Public Schools district. The school is specifically dedicated to the youngest learners in the community, typically housing the district's preschool and kindergarten programs. By focusing exclusively on this developmental stage, the school creates a specialized environment tailored to early childhood pedagogy, helping to build a strong foundational base for students before they transition to the district’s elementary schools.

As part of the Orange Elementary School System (OESS), Mary L. Tracy School emphasizes a supportive, child-centered approach designed to foster social, emotional, and academic growth. The school prioritizes a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning, while maintaining close communication with families to ensure a smooth introduction to the public school experience. Through its targeted programming, the school plays a vital role in preparing Orange’s youngest residents for their continued educational journey within the district.

221

Total Students

14.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary L. Tracy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	12
Black	4
Asian	19
Two or More	8

White
178 (80.5 %)
Asian
19 (8.6 %)
Hispanic
12 (5.4 %)
Two or More
8 (3.6 %)
Black
4 (1.8 %)

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)891-8028
Website:	http://www.oess.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 56

Kindergarten 165