Booth Free School

73 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Booth Free School, located in the scenic town of Roxbury, Connecticut, is a small, community-oriented elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of Region 12—a district that encompasses the towns of Roxbury, Bridgewater, and Washington—the school is deeply integrated into its local rural setting. It places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, intimate learning environment where small class sizes allow teachers to focus on individualized instruction and the specific academic and social-emotional needs of each student.

Academically, Booth Free School maintains a commitment to a rigorous, well-rounded curriculum that incorporates modern technology and hands-on learning experiences. The school prides itself on its close partnership with families and the surrounding community, frequently utilizing the local environment as a "living classroom" to enhance student engagement. By balancing traditional educational foundations with character development and community involvement, Booth Free School aims to cultivate curious, responsible, and well-prepared students ready for the transition to the regional middle school level.

Total Students

9.2

Full-Time Teachers

7.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Booth Free School
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	3
Two or More	4

White
66 (90.4 %)
Two or More
4 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
3 (4.1 %)

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:	Regional School District 12
Phone:	(860)354-9391
Website:	http://bfs.region-12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	73
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 10