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Chamberlain Elementary School vs. Vance Elementary School

Should you attend Chamberlain Elementary School or Vance Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Chamberlain Elementary School
221 Farmington Ave.
New Britain, CT 06053
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Vance Elementary School
183 Vance St.
New Britain, CT 06052
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Chamberlain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Vance Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chamberlain Elementary 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 8% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vance Elementary 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 14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
396 students
457 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chamberlain Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vance Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chamberlain Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vance Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chamberlain Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vance Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chamberlain Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Britain School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vance Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Britain School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#893 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#859 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chamberlain Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vance Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
14%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chamberlain Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Britain School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vance Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Britain School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chamberlain Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Britain School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vance Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Britain School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chamberlain Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Britain School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vance Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Britain School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chamberlain Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Vance Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
69
83
Grade 1 Students
54
72
Grade 2 Students
76
89
Grade 3 Students
67
76
Grade 4 Students
65
61
Grade 5 Students
65
76

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chamberlain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Britain School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vance Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Britain School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
75%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chamberlain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Britain School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vance Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Britain School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chamberlain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Britain School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vance Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Britain School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chamberlain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Britain School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vance Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Britain School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chamberlain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Britain School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vance Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Britain School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chamberlain Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Britain School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vance Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Britain School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chamberlain Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Britain School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vance Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Britain School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chamberlain Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Britain School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vance Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Britain School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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