Quaker Farms School

www.oxfordpublicschools.org/QuakerFarms/index.html

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Quaker Farms School, located in Oxford, Connecticut, is a foundational elementary school within the Oxford Public Schools district. Serving younger students in the community, the school focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. Its educational approach emphasizes core academic skill development while fostering social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success as they progress through the district’s elementary and middle school levels.

The school is deeply integrated into the Oxford community, reflecting the town's commitment to public education. By utilizing a blend of traditional curriculum standards and modern teaching practices, Quaker Farms School strives to cultivate a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers. Through various school programs, parent-teacher involvement, and a focus on character development, the institution remains dedicated to providing a well-rounded educational experience for its young learners.

405

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Quaker Farms School
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	52
Black	6
Asian	12
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
327 (80.7 %)
Hispanic
52 (12.8 %)
Asian
12 (3.0 %)
Black
6 (1.5 %)
Two or More
6 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Oxford School District
Phone:	(203)888-5842
Website:	http://www.oxfordpublicschools.org/QuakerFarms/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
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

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 146

Grade 2 120