Branchville Elementary School

40 Florida Road

School District

Ridgefield
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 07, 2023

We just started Kindergarten, and it has been amazing. The classrooms are well-equipped/funded and there are only 15 students in the class. Our experience with with the teacher is top notch (she called us on the first day to ask how our son was, because he said he was ok but I might have more insight as to how the day went). This teacher cares so much, and I am so grateful. My son is learning leaps and bounds. Three months in, he has already learned how to read. He is great with math, and the teacher knows how to work with him in bringing out more of his potential. My son is always excited to go to school. So glad to be part od the Branchville community.
Submitted by parent on June 27, 2018

Wonderful experience at this school for 2nd and 4th graders
Submitted by parent on December 14, 2015

Branchville Elementary School has been incredibly proactive and engaged in identifying the needs of my children (underperforming, no behavioral issues, borderline learning disabilities) and lining up the appropriate support to help them get on track. The special education team is very open focused on the child...not just trying to protect the school's image and test scores.
Submitted by other on December 02, 2011

I LOVE THIS SCHOOL, I AM IN 5TH GRADE! OLDEST IN THE SCHOOL, CLASS OF 2012
Submitted by parent on May 28, 2011

We moved from Stamford and it is remarkable much more challenging the curriculum is at Branchville! We are thrilled with Branchville; the parents, the teachers, all of the wonderful after school activities offered, the principal - exactly what we were looking for!
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2010

All kids can read by the end of first grade and if they are reading with difficulty they are seeing specialists. The first grade team is extremely sharp and dedicated but the curriculum does pick up where the 3 hour kindergarten program concludes. If anything this is a reflection on the reality of a 1/2 day kindergarten program and not the teachers. However, my daughters class itself does have many students from private montessori schools and Ridgefield Academy who experienced full day kindergarten programs. It creates quite a range in ability but the staff recognizes this and does accomodate through leveling.
Submitted by parent on February 16, 2008

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