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Prospect Elementary School

PublicGrades -1–5
Prospect, Connecticut · Regional School District 16
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students572
Student:Teacher13.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch24%
Title INo
Prospect
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 421
572
Total Enrollment
State avg: 44%
24%-20.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Prospect Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Prospect, Connecticut. The school enrolls 572 students. It is part of the Regional School District 16 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
24% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 44% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictRegional School District 16
County9140
CityProspect
ZIP06712
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090353801811

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment572
White82.5%
Hispanic / Latino7.3%
Black / African American4.0%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
82.5%
Hispanic
7.3%
Black
4.0%
Asian
1.7%
Two+
4.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %24%
State Avg44%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)