The Friendship School serves 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Friendship School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The Friendship School's student population of 459 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Friendship School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
41%
31%
Black
7%
12%
White
35%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Friendship School?
459 students attend The Friendship School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of The Friendship School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Friendship School?
The Friendship School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Friendship School offer ?
The Friendship School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Friendship School part of?
The Friendship School is part of Learn School District.
In what neighborhood is The Friendship School located?
The Friendship School is located in the Central Waterford neighborhood of Waterford, CT. There are 2 other public schools located in Central Waterford.
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