Serving 431 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vance Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Vance Elementary School's student population of 431 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vance Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vance Elementary School is 0.45, which is less 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
#902 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
72%
29%
Black
13%
13%
White
12%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vance Elementary School's ranking?
Vance Elementary School is ranked #902 out of 940 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Vance Elementary School?
431 students attend Vance Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Vance Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vance Elementary School?
Vance Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Vance Elementary School offer ?
Vance Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vance Elementary School part of?
Vance Elementary School is part of New Britain School District.
School Reviews
5 9/9/2017
My daughter will be entering the second grade she can't wait until school starts and hopes her teacher will be as nice as Mrs Vass and Mrs Gsmbe..As a parent I am very happy with the school and staff. The only thing I would like to see change is a little more time for lunch and a better understanding of the lunch options my daughter has asked the lunch aids but still does not understand what she can have for a second choice.
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