Pomfret Community School

370 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Pomfret Community School, located in the rural town of Pomfret Center, Connecticut, serves as the primary public elementary and middle school for the local community. Situated at 20 Pomfret Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in preschool through eighth grade. The institution emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for secondary education while maintaining a focus on the unique social and developmental needs of children in a small-town setting.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding district policies, extracurricular offerings, and educational resources. As a cornerstone of the Pomfret community, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages academic achievement, character development, and active participation in the local area.

370

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pomfret Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	346
Hispanic	11
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	3

White
346 (93.5 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.0 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)
Two or More
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Pomfret School District
Phone:	(860)928-2718
Website:	http://pomfretcommunityschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 25

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 39

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 54