The "Joel School" as the Lewin G. Joel Elementary School in Clinton is referred to, is the town's only elementary school. Enrolling more than 680 students in pre-kindergarten through third grade, it is one of the largest elementary schools in the state. The school is led by principal Claudia Norman and assistant principal Shanta Morrison Smith. Special events center around culture including the interaction of all students and staff with teacher interns from Switzerland each year, monthly cultural assemblies, choral concerts and more.