Bungay School

www.seymourschools.org/Bungay/default.htm

454 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bungay School, located at 35 Bungay Road in Seymour, Connecticut, serves as a primary educational institution within the Seymour Public Schools district. It is a community-focused school dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. The school places a strong emphasis on foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing children to become productive members of the Seymour community.

Through its commitment to the district’s mission, Bungay School integrates traditional instruction with modern educational strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school encourages active involvement from families and the community, viewing education as a collaborative effort. By providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, Bungay School strives to inspire curiosity and academic excellence, helping students build the essential skills required for their future success in middle school and beyond.

454

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bungay School
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	83
Black	26
Asian	26
Two or More	5

White
314 (69.2 %)
Hispanic
83 (18.3 %)
Black
26 (5.7 %)
Asian
26 (5.7 %)
Two or More
5 (1.1 %)

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:	Seymour School District
Phone:	(203)881-7500
Website:	http://www.seymourschools.org/Bungay/default.htm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 80

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 67