Somers Elementary School

www.somers.k12.ct.us/ses/ses_home.html

649 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Somers Elementary School, located at 4 Vision Boulevard in Somers, Connecticut, serves as the primary educational facility for the town's youngest learners, typically encompassing grades PK through 2. As part of the Somers Public School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging curiosity and collaboration, ensuring that students build a strong base for their future academic careers.

Beyond core academics, Somers Elementary integrates a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to nurture the "whole child." The school maintains a strong partnership with the local community and parents, focusing on clear communication and active family engagement to support student success. Through its commitment to a safe, inclusive, and modern learning atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, lifelong learners within the broader Somers community.

649

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somers Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	580
Hispanic	33
Black	14
Asian	3
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
580 (89.4 %)
Hispanic
33 (5.1 %)
Two or More
18 (2.8 %)
Black
14 (2.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Somers School District
Phone:	(860)749-2270
Website:	http://www.somers.k12.ct.us/ses/ses_home.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 36

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 105