Preston Plains School

www.prestonschools.org

125 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Preston Plains School, located at 1 Route 164 in Preston, Connecticut, serves as a vital component of the Preston Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a supportive community atmosphere, the institution aims to prepare young learners for the transition to higher grade levels while encouraging them to reach their full potential through a diverse and inclusive curriculum.

As part of the broader Preston educational community, Preston Plains School utilizes its resources to promote student engagement, critical thinking, and citizenship. The school works closely with families and the local community to provide a well-rounded experience, often focusing on technology integration and personalized instruction. For more information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative policies, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.prestonschools.org.

125

Total Students

10.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Preston Plains School
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
105 (84.0 %)
Two or More
9 (7.2 %)
Hispanic
8 (6.4 %)
Black
1 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.8 %)

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:	Preston School District
Phone:	(860)889-3831
Website:	http://www.prestonschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 6 44

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 39