Bishop School Early Learning Center (Closed 2023)

Bishop School Early Learning Center serves 148 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
(09-10)
70-74%
84%
(09-10)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
37%
32%
Black
15%
12%
White
35%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
65%
0.72
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Bishop School Early Learning Center?
148 students attend Bishop School Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Bishop School Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bishop School Early Learning Center?
Bishop School Early Learning Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bishop School Early Learning Center offer ?
Bishop School Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bishop School Early Learning Center part of?
Bishop School Early Learning Center is part of Norwich School District.

School Calendar

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