Center School serves 254 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
17%
31%
Black
26%
12%
White
54%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (99-00)
22%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Center School?
254 students attend Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Center School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center School?
Center School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Center School offer ?
Center School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Center School part of?
Center School is part of Stratford School District.
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