Thompson Brook School

www.avon.k12.ct.us/ThompsonBrook/

456 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Thompson Brook School, located in Avon, Connecticut, serves as a bridge between elementary and middle school, typically housing students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the Avon Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to build foundational skills while encouraging students to explore their interests through diverse instructional approaches and enrichment opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Thompson Brook School places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between educators, families, and students. By maintaining a focus on character development and academic rigor, the school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and a lifelong love of learning. Their programs are structured to help students transition successfully to higher grade levels, ensuring they have the confidence and tools necessary to succeed as they progress through their educational journey in the Avon school system.

456

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thompson Brook School
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	33
Black	20
Asian	97
Two or More	16
American Indian	2

White
288 (63.2 %)
Asian
97 (21.3 %)
Hispanic
33 (7.2 %)
Black
20 (4.4 %)
Two or More
16 (3.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Avon School District
Phone:	(860)404-4870
Website:	http://www.avon.k12.ct.us/ThompsonBrook/
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 5 204

Grade 6 252