Evarts C. Stevens School

www.wallingford.k12.ct.us/our-schools/ec-stevens-school

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

The Evarts C. Stevens School is a public elementary school located in Wallingford, Connecticut, serving students in grades kindergarten through second grade. As a primary-level institution, the school focuses on establishing a strong educational foundation by fostering early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth in a nurturing environment. The school is part of the Wallingford Public Schools district, which emphasizes a commitment to student achievement and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Stevens School prioritizes the development of the "whole child" through a variety of supportive programs and a positive school climate. The faculty and staff work closely with families to ensure a smooth transition into the public school system, often emphasizing collaborative learning and the development of essential life skills. With its dedicated focus on the developmental needs of young children, the school serves as a central hub for the early education community in the Wallingford area.

315

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Evarts C. Stevens School
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	79
Black	6
Asian	12
Two or More	18

White
200 (63.5 %)
Hispanic
79 (25.1 %)
Two or More
18 (5.7 %)
Asian
12 (3.8 %)
Black
6 (1.9 %)

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:	Wallingford School District
Phone:	(203)294-3750
Website:	http://www.wallingford.k12.ct.us/our-schools/ec-stevens-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 30

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 90