Deans Mill School

www.stoningtonschools.org/schools/deans-mill-school

451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Deans Mill School, located in Stonington, Connecticut, serves as a prominent elementary school within the Stonington Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. By prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, Deans Mill creates a collaborative community where children are encouraged to reach their full potential through a diverse and challenging curriculum.

Beyond its core academic program, the school places a significant emphasis on building character and promoting a sense of belonging among its students. With a focus on the "whole child," Deans Mill integrates activities and initiatives that support healthy social development and responsible citizenship. The school’s location and facilities provide an inviting setting for early education, ensuring that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to build a solid foundation for their future academic careers.

451

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deans Mill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	27
Black	1
Asian	7
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
393 (87.1 %)
Hispanic
27 (6.0 %)
Two or More
22 (4.9 %)
Asian
7 (1.6 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
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:	Stonington School District
Phone:	(860)535-2235
Website:	http://www.stoningtonschools.org/schools/deans-mill-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 14

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 84