Fletcher W. Judson School

www.watertownps.org

287 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Fletcher W. Judson School is a public elementary school located in Watertown, Connecticut, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Watertown Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school places a high value on building a strong community, encouraging collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure that each child reaches their full potential.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while providing students with a well-rounded educational experience that includes core subjects, arts, and physical education. By leveraging modern resources and maintaining a commitment to professional excellence among its staff, Fletcher W. Judson School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in more detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, or district initiatives, the school’s official website at http://www.watertownps.org serves as a comprehensive resource.

287

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fletcher W. Judson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	17
Black	12
Asian	4
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
241 (84.0 %)
Hispanic
17 (5.9 %)
Black
12 (4.2 %)
Two or More
10 (3.5 %)
Asian
4 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
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:	Watertown School District
Phone:	(860)945-4850
Website:	http://www.watertownps.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 3 105

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 84