Tariffville School

www.simsbury.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=161

259 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Tariffville School is a public elementary school located in the historic village of Tariffville, Connecticut, serving students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. As a member of the Simsbury Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes intellectual curiosity, social responsibility, and the development of the "whole child." The school is known for its close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere, which leverages its small-town setting to foster strong partnerships between educators, students, and families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a blend of traditional instruction, inquiry-based learning, and modern technology integration. Beyond core academics, Tariffville School places a significant focus on character education and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students to be respectful and contributing members of society. By prioritizing a supportive and inclusive climate, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued while achieving their personal best within the Simsbury school system.

259

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tariffville School
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	37
Black	34
Asian	7
Two or More	22

White
159 (61.4 %)
Hispanic
37 (14.3 %)
Black
34 (13.1 %)
Two or More
22 (8.5 %)
Asian
7 (2.7 %)

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:	Simsbury School District
Phone:	(860)658-5825
Website:	http://www.simsbury.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=161
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 36

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 41