John Trumbull Primary School serves 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Trumbull Primary School's student population of 611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
611 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of John Trumbull Primary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%

Hispanic
4%
28%

Black
2%
13%

White
87%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John Trumbull Primary School?
611 students attend John Trumbull Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of John Trumbull Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Trumbull Primary School?
John Trumbull Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Trumbull Primary School offer ?
John Trumbull Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Trumbull Primary School part of?
John Trumbull Primary School is part of Watertown School District.
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