At a glance
Reported students
473
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
342.5
Bolton Center School: 473 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 497
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about Bolton Center School
Bolton Center School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Bolton. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Bolton School District. NCES reports 473 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, below the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.4%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bolton Center School
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.5%
- Hispanic11.4%
- Black5.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bolton School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Bolton Center School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park School Elementary · Manchester School District | KG–04 | 300 | 2.8 mi |
| Lake Street School Elementary · Vernon School District | KG–05 | 235 | 2.9 mi |
| Buckley School Elementary · Manchester School District | KG–04 | 284 | 3 mi |
| Bowers School Elementary · Manchester School District | KG–04 | 376 | 3.7 mi |
| Manchester Preschool Center at Martin Elementary · Manchester School District | PK–KG | 153 | 4 mi |
| Coventry Grammar School Elementary · Coventry School District | KG–02 | 361 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bolton Center School
What grades does Bolton Center School serve?
Bolton Center School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bolton School District.
How many students attend Bolton Center School?
Bolton Center School reported 473 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 497 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bolton Center School?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 473 students and 43.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bolton Center School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bolton Center School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bolton School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bolton Center School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bolton Center School in?
Bolton Center School is part of Bolton School District, based in Bolton, CT, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bolton Center School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Highland Park School (2.8 mi), Lake Street School (2.9 mi), Buckley School (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.