What grades does Brookside Elementary School serve?

Brookside Elementary School is a Primary school serving students in Norwalk, CT. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Brookside Elementary School located?

Brookside Elementary School is located at Norwalk, CT in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary School?

Brookside Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

What schools are in Norwalk, CT?

Norwalk, CT is served by the local school district. Brookside Elementary School is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Brookside Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Norwalk, Connecticut|Norwalk School District

Norwalk, CT 06854

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Aug

Thu

Professional Development DaysStaff Day

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Aug

Tue

First Day of SchoolEvent

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Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Mon

Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' DayHoliday

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Oct

Fri

Professional Development (Early Dismissal for Students)Staff Day

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Nov

Tue

Election Day / Professional DevelopmentStaff Day

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

398

Student:Teacher

11.4:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Norwalk School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

63.1%

Phone

(203)899-2830

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

41%

36th percentile in CT

Math Proficiency

28%

39th percentile in CT

Chronic Absenteeism

8.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

30 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.8:1

Near average in CT

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

441

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

34.6

97% fully certified

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.2

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,673

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$17,102

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$29,493

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 22%Local 69%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

12.8%

Below 150% poverty line

5.5%

Unemployment rate

7.3%

Uninsured residents

8.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,179

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,967

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

844 (43%)

Speech/Language Impairment

305 (16%)

Other Health Impairment

304 (15%)

Autism

279 (14%)

Emotional Disturbance

90 (5%)

Intellectual Disability

46 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

408

Current enrollment

Stable(-6% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Professional Development Days

Staff Day

Tue, Aug 25, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Professional Development (Early Dismissal for Students) Students dismissed early for professional development	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day / Professional Development No school for students, professional development for staff	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Early Dismissal Early dismissal before Thanksgiving Break	half_day	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Early Dismissal Early dismissal before Winter Break	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day (Observed)	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Professional Development Day No school for students, professional development for staff	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Winter Recess	Break	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Professional Development (Early Dismissal for Students) Students dismissed early for professional development	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Jun 16, 2027	Last Day of School Early dismissal on the last day of school	Event	—