Plymouth Center School

pcs.plymouth.k12.ct.us

342 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Plymouth Center School, located on North Street in Plymouth, Connecticut, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Plymouth Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing both academic growth and the development of essential character traits. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

The school’s website reflects a focus on transparency and communication, serving as a hub for parents and guardians to access vital information, including academic resources, district policies, and upcoming school events. With its focus on collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and students, Plymouth Center School strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning. Through its structured programs and dedicated staff, the school continues to be a key pillar in the educational development of children in the Plymouth area.

342

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plymouth Center School
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	44
Black	6
Asian	8
Two or More	21

White
263 (76.9 %)
Hispanic
44 (12.9 %)
Two or More
21 (6.1 %)
Asian
8 (2.3 %)
Black
6 (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:	Plymouth School District
Phone:	(860)283-6321
Website:	http://pcs.plymouth.k12.ct.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 73

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 88