Mansfield Elementary at Goodwin

www.mansfieldct.gov/mboe

291 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

The Dorothy C. Goodwin School, located at 321 Hunting Lodge Road in Storrs, Connecticut, is a key component of the Mansfield Public Schools district. Serving a community rooted in the academic and professional environment of the nearby University of Connecticut, the school is known for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging the social and emotional development of its elementary-age students.

As part of the Mansfield Board of Education, the school is committed to a curriculum that promotes inclusivity, critical thinking, and civic responsibility. The faculty and staff focus on personalized instruction to meet the diverse needs of their student population, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere that bridges the gap between home and school. With its focus on community engagement and academic excellence, Goodwin School serves as a vital educational hub for families living in the Storrs area.

291

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mansfield Elementary at Goodwin
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	54
Black	15
Asian	40
Two or More	8

White
174 (59.8 %)
Hispanic
54 (18.6 %)
Asian
40 (13.7 %)
Black
15 (5.2 %)
Two or More
8 (2.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mansfield School District
Phone:	(860)429-4630
Website:	http://www.mansfieldct.gov/mboe
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 89