Uncas Elementary School

280 Elizabeth St.
Norwich, CT 06360

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Tel: (860) 823-4208

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Uncas Elementary School serves 251 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Uncas Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 251 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (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:

School Overview

Uncas Elementary School's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

251 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Uncas Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#759 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

39%

This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

51%

This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

41%

28%

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Black

25%

13%

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White

22%

50%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.72

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Uncas Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

77%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Uncas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Norwich School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uncas Elementary School's ranking?

Uncas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Uncas Elementary School?

251 students attend Uncas Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

41% of Uncas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 7% 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 15:1, which is higher 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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 251 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education