Thalberg Elementary School

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

431 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thalberg Elementary School, located at 145 Dunham Road in Southington, Connecticut, is a key component of the Southington Public Schools district. Serving a community-focused student body, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a sense of responsibility as they navigate their formative years.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators, families, and students. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and support services, Thalberg Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. As part of the broader Southington school system, it benefits from shared resources and a district-wide commitment to preparing students for future success in both middle school and beyond.

431

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thalberg Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	40
Black	10
Asian	33
Two or More	34

White
314 (72.9 %)
Hispanic
40 (9.3 %)
Two or More
34 (7.9 %)
Asian
33 (7.7 %)
Black
10 (2.3 %)

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)628-3370
Website:	http://www.southingtonschools.org/our_schools/thalberg/index.html
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 71

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 67