Carmen Arace Intermediate School

www.bloomfieldschools.org

215 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Carmen Arace Intermediate School, located in Bloomfield, Connecticut, serves as a vital component of the Bloomfield Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment where students in the intermediate grades can build a strong academic foundation while developing essential social and emotional skills. By emphasizing a curriculum that aligns with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for the challenges of middle school and beyond, focusing on both intellectual growth and character development.

The school community places a significant emphasis on collaboration, encouraging engagement between educators, students, and families to ensure holistic student success. Through various programs and initiatives, Carmen Arace Intermediate School strives to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that nurtures curiosity and academic excellence. As part of the broader Bloomfield school system, the institution remains committed to equity and the continuous improvement of its instructional practices to meet the unique needs of every learner in its care.

215

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carmen Arace Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	30
Black	162
Asian	9
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Black
162 (75.3 %)
Hispanic
30 (14.0 %)
Asian
9 (4.2 %)
Two or More
8 (3.7 %)
White
5 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Bloomfield School District
Phone:	(860)286-2626
Website:	http://www.bloomfieldschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 5 119

Grade 6 96