Julia A. Stark School

www.starkschool.org/

593 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Julia A. Stark School, located at 398 Glenbrook Road in Stamford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Stamford Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, balancing rigorous core subjects with enrichment opportunities that help prepare children for future academic success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Glenbrook neighborhood, priding itself on being a hub for local families. Beyond the classroom, Julia A. Stark encourages active parent involvement through an engaged PTA and various community events throughout the year. With a focus on cultivating a safe, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere, the school aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to both their school community and the wider Stamford area.

593

Total Students

50.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Julia A. Stark School
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	376
Black	50
Asian	15
Two or More	21

Hispanic
376 (63.4 %)
White
131 (22.1 %)
Black
50 (8.4 %)
Two or More
21 (3.5 %)
Asian
15 (2.5 %)

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:	Stamford School District
Phone:	(203)977-4583
Website:	http://www.starkschool.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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 91

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 86