Carrington School

Carrington Elementary School is a public school in Waterbury, Connecticut, that gets Title I funding. It has about 453 students, and the ratio of students to teachers is 16:1. It serves grades Pre-K through 8. More than half of the students are Hispanic, and almost 21% are Black. This makes the school very diverse. About 23% of students are good at math and 35% are good at reading, which is lower than the state average. Title I money helps programs that help families with low incomes. Carrington puts a lot of emphasis on hard academics, social-emotional learning, and getting families involved. It has a library, science labs, a gym, and art rooms on its modern campus. It is known as one of the best elementary schools in Waterbury because it is kind and welcoming.

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Q1. Are there programs at Carrington Elementary School that help kids learn more after school?

Ans. Yes, after school, students can join STEM clubs, arts and music groups, and programs that help them with their homework.

Q2: What does the school do to help students learn about their feelings and relationships (SEL)?

Ans. Carrington promotes SEL through counseling services, classroom lessons, and peer mentoring programs to help students grow emotionally and socially.

Q3. Are there programs for people who are learning English?

Ans. Yes, the school has ESL and bilingual programs to help students who don't speak English as their first language.

Question 4: What can parents do to help at Carrington Elementary?

Ans. Parents can get involved by going to Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) events, volunteering, going to parent-teacher conferences, and going to school workshops.

Q5. Does the school use technology to help students learn?

Ans. Yes, classrooms use computers, tablets, and other digital tools that people can interact with to improve learning and teach skills that are important in the 21st century.