Alma E. Pagels School

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371 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Alma E. Pagels School is a public elementary school located in West Haven, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten through fourth grade. Part of the West Haven Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to become active, responsible participants in their community.

The school is characterized by its dedication to providing a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and collaboration between educators, families, and students, Pagels School strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors. Their official website serves as a hub for district information, school calendars, and resources to help parents and guardians stay engaged with their children's educational progress.

371

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alma E. Pagels School
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	114
Black	91
Asian	31
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
114 (30.7 %)
White
111 (29.9 %)
Black
91 (24.5 %)
Asian
31 (8.4 %)
Two or More
23 (6.2 %)
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:	West Haven School District
Phone:	(203)931-6840
Website:	http://www.whschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 79