The Friendship School

Public PK-K

 24 Rope Ferry Rd.
       Waterford, CT  06385


(860) 447-4049

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Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,478 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  484

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.2%
White:
36.8%
Two or more races:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.5% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.2%), White (36.8%), two or more races (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Friendship School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Friendship School is $14,478.
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Enrollment information for The Friendship School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 238 73 21 124 8 n/a n/a 0 464
2007 237 76 27 125 10 n/a n/a 0 475
2008 257 77 31 138 12 n/a n/a 0 515
2009 253 77 30 131 9 n/a n/a 0 500
2010 223 107 37 123 7 n/a n/a 0 497
2011 223 97 31 118 5 2 16 0 492
2012 233 76 25 149 2 2 22 0 509
2013 241 61 19 148 3 1 40 0 513
2014 223 56 18 157 6 2 51 0 513
2015 268 40 11 149 4 0 40 0 512
2016 230 39 13 171 3 1 48 0 505
2017 234 43 15 167 1 4 41 0 505
2018 213 46 15 186 0 2 41 0 503
2019 184 55 14 197 1 3 49 0 503
2020 184 54 17 192 0 1 55 0 503
2021 158 43 20 172 1 0 57 0 451
2022 178 49 19 195 1 2 59 0 503
2023 178 48 16 185 1 1 55 0 484

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Friendship School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 464 31.5 14.7 38.1
2007 475 33.5 14.2 27.8
2008 515 35.0 14.7 38.1
2009 500 39.4 14.5 32.2
2010 497 33.3 14.8 47.1
2011 492 37.1 13.2 50
2012 509 36.6 13.9 53.8
2013 513 35.6 14.4 53.2
2014 513 35.1 14.6 52.6
2015 512 32.0 16.0 51.6
2016 505 40.0 12.6 52.3
2017 505 36.0 14.0 45.7
2018 503 44.0 11.4 47.9
2019 503 36.7 13.6 62.6
2020 503 35.0 14.3 65.2
2021 451 32.6 13.8 64.3
2022 503 31.6 15.9 57.7
2023 484 34.0 14.2 58.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio The Friendship School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 464 31.5 14.7 38.1
2007 475 33.5 14.2 27.8
2008 515 35.0 14.7 38.1
2009 500 39.4 14.5 32.2
2010 497 33.3 14.8 47.1
2011 492 37.1 13.2 50
2012 509 36.6 13.9 53.8
2013 513 35.6 14.4 53.2
2014 513 35.1 14.6 52.6
2015 512 32.0 16.0 51.6
2016 505 40.0 12.6 52.3
2017 505 36.0 14.0 45.7
2018 503 44.0 11.4 47.9
2019 503 36.7 13.6 62.6
2020 503 35.0 14.3 65.2
2021 451 32.6 13.8 64.3
2022 503 31.6 15.9 57.7
2023 484 34.0 14.2 58.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for The Friendship School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,960
2019 $14,054
2020 $15,299
2021 $14,478

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Friendship School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students503484
 3.8%
African American5548
 12.7%
American Indian11
Asian1416
 14.3%
Hispanic197185
 6.1%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White184178
 3.3%
Two or More Races4955
 12.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.6%58.5%
 4.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 484 students attended The Friendship School.

Students at The Friendship School are 38% Hispanic, 37% White, 11% Two or more races, 10% African American, 3% Asian.


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