Squadron Line School

www.simsbury.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=160

723 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Squadron Line School, located in Simsbury, Connecticut, is a high-performing public elementary school serving students in grades K–6. As part of the Simsbury Public Schools district, the institution is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning. The school fosters a collaborative environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, social-emotional development, and a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community.

Beyond its core curriculum, Squadron Line School emphasizes a holistic educational experience by integrating technology, the arts, and character education into daily instruction. The school is known for its supportive atmosphere, where staff strive to meet the diverse needs of every learner through differentiated instruction and enrichment opportunities. With a focus on preparing students for lifelong learning, Squadron Line maintains a rigorous academic standard while ensuring that pupils feel safe, valued, and engaged throughout their elementary years.

723

Total Students

51.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Squadron Line School
Demographic	Student Count
White	544
Hispanic	74
Black	29
Asian	43
Two or More	33

White
544 (75.2 %)
Hispanic
74 (10.2 %)
Asian
43 (5.9 %)
Two or More
33 (4.6 %)
Black
29 (4.0 %)

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:	Simsbury School District
Phone:	(860)658-2251
Website:	http://www.simsbury.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=160
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	723
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
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 45

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 98