Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Anna E. Norris School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Anna E. Norris School serves the northwest part of East Hartford, CT, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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School Overview
Anna E. Norris School's student population of 279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Anna E. Norris School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anna E. Norris School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#715 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Panda Pride
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anna E. Norris School's ranking?
Anna E. Norris School is ranked #715 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Anna E. Norris School often compared to?
Anna E. Norris Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Anna E. Norris School?
279 students attend Anna E. Norris School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Anna E. Norris School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anna E. Norris School?
Anna E. Norris School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Anna E. Norris School offer ?
Anna E. Norris School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Anna E. Norris School part of?
Anna E. Norris School is part of East Hartford School District.
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