Hurlbutt Elementary School

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473 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Hurlbutt Elementary School, located in Weston, Connecticut, serves as the primary educational facility for the district's youngest learners, typically encompassing grades PK through 2. As part of the Weston Public Schools system, the school is situated on a shared campus that reflects the town's commitment to community-centered education. The institution is known for fostering a supportive, nurturing environment that prioritizes early childhood development, foundational literacy, and social-emotional learning, aiming to build a strong academic base for students before they transition to the intermediate and middle school levels.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider Weston community. With a curriculum designed to meet rigorous state standards while addressing individual student needs, Hurlbutt utilizes a blend of traditional instruction and modern pedagogical approaches to encourage curiosity and active participation. By focusing on a holistic student experience, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future academic journeys within the Weston school district.

473

Total Students

38.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hurlbutt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	37
Black	3
Asian	25
Two or More	51
American Indian	1

White
356 (75.3 %)
Two or More
51 (10.8 %)
Hispanic
37 (7.8 %)
Asian
25 (5.3 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Weston School District
Phone:	(203)221-6300
Website:	http://westonps.org/schools/hurlbutt-elementary-school/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 51

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 137

Grade 2 157