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Norwich School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,160 students in Norwich School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Connecticut.
Public Elementary Schools in Norwich School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
9 Schools
775 Schools
# Students
3,160 Students
325,380 Students
# Teachers
270 Teachers
26,723 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Norwich School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 20% has decreased from 21-39% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#182 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≤20%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.1%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
40%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
19%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
26%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $44,819 is higher than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $44,507 is higher than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$142 MM
$14,669 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$141 MM
$14,214 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$44,819
$29,922
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$44,507
$28,995
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Norwich School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas W. Mahan School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
94 Salem Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Samuel Huntington School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 West Town St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4204
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4204
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Moriarty Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Lawlor Ln.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4206
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4206
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Veterans' Memorial School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
80 Crouch Ave.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4209
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4209
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wequonnoc Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 Providence St.
Taftville, CT 06380
(860) 823-4210
Taftville, CT 06380
(860) 823-4210
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Mahan Dr.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4211
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4211
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Uncas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
280 Elizabeth St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4208
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4208
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
John B. Stanton School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
386 New London Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4207
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4207
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15 Teachers Dr.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4212
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4212
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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