Oshana Elementary School

www.southingtonschools.org/our_schools/plantsville/index.html

261 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Plantsville Elementary School is a public school located in Southington, Connecticut, serving students in the surrounding community as part of the Southington Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while instilling a love for lifelong learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, Plantsville Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. The school maintains a partnership with families and local stakeholders to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With dedicated faculty and staff, the school utilizes modern instructional practices and resources to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

261

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oshana Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	42
Black	7
Asian	14
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
187 (71.6 %)
Hispanic
42 (16.1 %)
Asian
14 (5.4 %)
Two or More
10 (3.8 %)
Black
7 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Southington School District
Phone:	(860)628-3450
Website:	http://www.southingtonschools.org/our_schools/plantsville/index.html
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 45

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 44