Lordship School

www.stratfordk12.org/o/les

177 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Lordship Elementary School, located at 254 Crown Street in Stratford, Connecticut, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Stratford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children to become responsible, life-long learners within their community.

Beyond the classroom, Lordship Elementary places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s programs are designed to encourage student curiosity and active participation, often utilizing its website to maintain transparent communication regarding school activities, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. As a neighborhood-focused school, it serves as a central hub for the Lordship community, prioritizing a culture of inclusivity and collaboration to help every student reach their full potential.

177

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lordship School
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	58
Black	42
Asian	3
Two or More	7

White
67 (37.9 %)
Hispanic
58 (32.8 %)
Black
42 (23.7 %)
Two or More
7 (4.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.7 %)

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:	Stratford School District
Phone:	(203)385-4170
Website:	http://www.stratfordk12.org/o/les
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 16

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 35