John Trumbull Primary School

779 Buckingham St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(School attendance zone shown in map)
John Trumbull Primary School serves 653 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 653 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

John Trumbull Primary School's student population of 653 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor

School Rankings

The diversity score of John Trumbull Primary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
16%
31%
Black
5%
12%
White
74%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend John Trumbull Primary School?
653 students attend John Trumbull Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of John Trumbull Primary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 653 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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