Black Rock School

www.thomastonschools.org

292 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Black Rock School is a public elementary school located in Thomaston, Connecticut, serving students in the local community. As part of the Thomaston Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, numeracy, and social development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and personally, benefiting from a close-knit community typical of smaller Connecticut school districts.

The school’s mission is aligned with the broader goals of the Thomaston school system, which focuses on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive and engaging curriculum. By utilizing the resources available at their Branch Road campus, Black Rock School works to maintain strong partnerships between educators, families, and the town to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Those looking for detailed information regarding school policies, upcoming events, or curriculum standards can find further resources on the official Thomaston Public Schools website.

292

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black Rock School
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	39
Black	5
Asian	7
Two or More	14

White
227 (77.7 %)
Hispanic
39 (13.4 %)
Two or More
14 (4.8 %)
Asian
7 (2.4 %)
Black
5 (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:	Thomaston School District
Phone:	(860)283-3040
Website:	http://www.thomastonschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 64

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 71