Cider Mill School

www.wiltonps.org/cider-mill

770 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Cider Mill School, located at 240 School Road in Wilton, Connecticut, is a key component of the Wilton Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 3 through 5, the school is designed to bridge the gap between early elementary education and the middle school years. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, fostering an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential academic skills.

With a focus on community and collaboration, Cider Mill provides a robust curriculum supported by modern educational resources and a dedicated faculty. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and a "whole child" philosophy, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of middle school while maintaining a supportive and engaging atmosphere. Parents and community members are highly involved, contributing to a collaborative culture that prioritizes student growth and academic achievement.

770

Total Students

65.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cider Mill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	573
Hispanic	49
Black	6
Asian	93
Two or More	48
American Indian	1

White
573 (74.4 %)
Asian
93 (12.1 %)
Hispanic
49 (6.4 %)
Two or More
48 (6.2 %)
Black
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Wilton School District
Phone:	(203)762-3351
Website:	http://www.wiltonps.org/cider-mill
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	770
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 3 243

Grade 4 271

Grade 5 256