Serving 236 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Uncas 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Uncas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Uncas Elementary School's student population of 236 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
![This chart displays total students of Uncas Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Uncas Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/148000/148006/uncas-elementary-school-chart-dH1xFH.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Uncas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uncas Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#843 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Uncas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Uncas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/148000/148006/uncas-elementary-school-chart-bljidgi.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Uncas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Uncas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/148000/148006/uncas-elementary-school-chart-HiEgI6.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
44%
29%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Uncas Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Uncas Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/148000/148006/uncas-elementary-school-chart-1KOwDK.png)
Black
23%
13%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Uncas Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Uncas Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/148000/148006/uncas-elementary-school-chart-zUfFO3.png)
White
18%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Uncas Elementary School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Uncas Elementary School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/148000/148006/uncas-elementary-school-chart-Vwv0jJ.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/148000/148006/uncas-elementary-school-chart-beBWSxR.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Uncas Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Uncas Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/148000/148006/uncas-elementary-school-chart-baU54Hm.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uncas Elementary School's ranking?
Uncas Elementary School is ranked #843 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Uncas Elementary School?
236 students attend Uncas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Uncas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uncas Elementary School?
Uncas Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Uncas Elementary School offer ?
Uncas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Uncas Elementary School part of?
Uncas Elementary School is part of Norwich School District.
In what neighborhood is Uncas Elementary School located?
Uncas Elementary School is located in the Westside Norwich neighborhood of Norwich, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Westside Norwich.
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