Pearson School

www.winchesterschools.org/isabelle_pearson_middle_school.htm

294 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Isabelle G. Pearson Middle School, located at 2 Wetmore Avenue in Winsted, Connecticut, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Winchester Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility within a supportive community setting.

The institution emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between students, families, and staff to ensure student success. In addition to core academic subjects, the school provides various opportunities for student involvement, promoting a well-rounded educational experience. Through its commitment to the Winchester community, Pearson Middle School strives to cultivate a positive learning atmosphere where every student is challenged to reach their full potential and become a contributing member of society.

294

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pearson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	43
Black	9
Asian	5
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
220 (74.8 %)
Hispanic
43 (14.6 %)
Two or More
16 (5.4 %)
Black
9 (3.1 %)
Asian
5 (1.7 %)
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:	Winchester School District
Phone:	(860)379-7588
Website:	http://www.winchesterschools.org/isabelle_pearson_middle_school.htm
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 66

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 83