Tolland Intermediate School

www.tis.tolland.k12.ct.us

466 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Tolland Intermediate School (TIS), located at 96 Old Post Road in Tolland, Connecticut, serves as a pivotal educational bridge for students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the Tolland Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive, inclusive environment where children can transition from primary learning foundations toward the more complex academic requirements of middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, TIS is known for its commitment to community and character building. The school utilizes a variety of programs to encourage student engagement, critical thinking, and responsible citizenship. With a focus on partnership between educators, families, and the wider Tolland community, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for future success, emphasizing both intellectual growth and the development of positive personal habits.

466

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tolland Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	369
Hispanic	46
Black	13
Asian	15
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
369 (79.2 %)
Hispanic
46 (9.9 %)
Two or More
21 (4.5 %)
Asian
15 (3.2 %)
Black
13 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Tolland School District
Phone:	(860)870-6885
Website:	http://www.tis.tolland.k12.ct.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 3 167

Grade 4 147

Grade 5 152