John Trumbull Primary School

779 Buckingham St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(School attendance zone shown in map)
John Trumbull Primary School serves 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

John Trumbull Primary School's student population of 639 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
639 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of John Trumbull Primary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
12%
30%
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Black
3%
12%
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White
78%
48%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John Trumbull Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of John Trumbull Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend John Trumbull Primary School?
639 students attend John Trumbull Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of John Trumbull Primary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Trumbull Primary School?
John Trumbull Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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