Oswegatchie Elementary School

www.waterfordschools.org/OSW/Oswegatchie%20Homepage1.htm

291 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Oswegatchie Elementary School, located at 470 Boston Post Road in Waterford, Connecticut, is a key component of the Waterford Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The facility serves as a central hub for elementary education, prioritizing a curriculum that balances core academics with social-emotional learning to prepare children for their future educational transitions.

Beyond its academic offerings, Oswegatchie Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and the partnership between educators, families, and students. By maintaining a student-centered approach, the school encourages active participation in the learning process and strives to provide a safe, nurturing space where every child can reach their potential. Through various school initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and a dedication to excellence, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning within its student body while maintaining a positive and collaborative school culture.

291

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oswegatchie Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	44
Black	3
Asian	13
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
217 (74.6 %)
Hispanic
44 (15.1 %)
Asian
13 (4.5 %)
Two or More
13 (4.5 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Waterford School District
Phone:	(860)442-4331
Website:	http://www.waterfordschools.org/OSW/Oswegatchie%20Homepage1.htm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
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

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 56