Torringford School

www.torrington.org/our_schools/torringford_school/index.html

612 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Torringford School, located at 800 Charles Street in Torrington, Connecticut, serves as a vital component of the Torrington Public Schools district. As an elementary institution, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academic skills and social-emotional development. The school works closely with families and the local community to create a comprehensive educational experience that prepares young learners for their future academic journeys.

The school’s mission is centered on cultivating a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their potential. Through a structured curriculum and a variety of school activities, Torringford strives to instill a love of learning while promoting inclusivity and personal growth. By maintaining strong communication with parents and utilizing district-wide resources, the school ensures that its students receive a well-rounded education within a safe and nurturing setting.

612

Total Students

45.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Torringford School
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	223
Black	48
Asian	28
Two or More	9
American Indian	3

White
300 (49.1 %)
Hispanic
223 (36.5 %)
Black
48 (7.9 %)
Asian
28 (4.6 %)
Two or More
9 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Torrington School District
Phone:	(860)489-2300
Website:	http://www.torrington.org/our_schools/torringford_school/index.html
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 139

Grade 1 174

Grade 2 145

Grade 3 154