Stamford Charter School for Excellence

Stamford Charter School for Excellence District

www.stamfordexcellence.org

Charter School 561 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Stamford Charter School for Excellence (SCE) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Stamford, Connecticut, dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment for students in grades K–8. As part of the Charter School for Excellence network, the school operates on a philosophy that emphasizes high expectations, character development, and academic achievement. Its curriculum is designed to close the achievement gap by prioritizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while fostering a culture of mutual respect and community involvement.

The school is known for its structured environment and focus on preparing students for success in competitive high schools and beyond. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a clear code of conduct, Stamford Excellence aims to create a supportive yet demanding atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school emphasizes a strong partnership with families and the surrounding community, viewing consistent communication and parental engagement as essential pillars of their educational model.

561

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

28.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stamford Charter School for Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	143
Black	241
Asian	133
Two or More	17
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
241 (43.0 %)
Hispanic
143 (25.5 %)
Asian
133 (23.7 %)
White
21 (3.7 %)
Two or More
17 (3.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Stamford Charter School for Excellence District
Phone:	(203)989-0000
Website:	http://www.stamfordexcellence.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 60

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 45