Louis Toffolon Elementary School in Plainville, Connecticut on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Louis Toffolon Elementary School is a suburban public school in Plainville, Connecticut that is part of Plainville Community School District. It serves 365 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.2:1. Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

365 Students

30 Teachers

145 Northwest Dr

Plainville, CT 06062 View local requests

http://toffolon.plainvilleschools.org

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Louis Toffolon Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Pascucci

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Louis Toffolon Elementary School Demographics

36%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

28%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Louis Toffolon Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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