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Marvin Elementary School

15 CALF PASTURE BEACH RD, NORWALK, CT 06855

About Marvin Elementary School

Marvin Elementary School is a public K–5 neighborhood school in Norwalk, Connecticut. It serves a diverse group of students and places a strong emphasis on academic growth, social-emotional learning, and enrichment programs. The school creates a safe, caring, and welcoming environment that helps students grow creatively and personally by getting families involved through the PTA. Marvin Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in Norwalk, Connecticut, and is on the list of notable Norwalk elementary schools. It is a great example of how to work together with the community and provide quality education in the neighborhood.

Marvin Elementary School Contact Information

Address

15 CALF PASTURE BEACH RD, NORWALK, CT 06855

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Phone

(203) 899-2890

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 42% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
402
Total Students
$105689
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 54 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Marvin Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM – 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 24.2%
Asian 3.1%
Hispanic 56.9%
Black 11.9%
Two+ Races 3.9%
Native Am. 0%
White
24.2%
Asian
3.1%
Hispanic
56.9%
Black
11.9%
Two+ Races
3.9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 402
49.9%
201 Female
50.1%
201 Male

Student Population

402 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In January 2025, Optimum (through DonorsChoose) gave Marvin Elementary a $20,000 grant for technology. The money is being used to buy computers, headphones, and other tech tools that will help students learn math, writing, and science by doing hands-on, critical thinking activities.

FAQ

Q1. Does Marvin Elementary have any programs that teach kids about nature or the outdoors?

Ans. Yes, the school uses outdoor activities and garden-based learning to teach students about science, the environment, and how to be a good steward of the environment.

Q2. Do you have programs to help students who need extra help with learning?

Ans. Marvin Elementary offers special education services, individualized education plans (IEPs), and support staff to make sure that all of its students' learning needs are met.

Q3: How does the school honor different cultures?

Ans. Marvin holds multicultural events, heritage months, and assemblies that include everyone and show off the different cultures and histories of its students.

Q4. Does Marvin Elementary School want students to be leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can build confidence and responsibility by taking on leadership roles in the classroom, joining the student council, and being a peer mentor.

Q5. Do you work with local groups to offer enrichment programs?

Ans. Marvin works with community groups, libraries, and arts programs to provide extracurricular activities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), the arts, and reading and writing.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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