Bishop School Early Learning Center serves 148 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bishop School Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Bishop School Early Learning Center's student population of 148 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bishop School Early Learning Center is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
37%
30%
Black
15%
12%
White
35%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Bishop School Early Learning Center?
148 students attend Bishop School Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Bishop School Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bishop School Early Learning Center?
Bishop School Early Learning Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bishop School Early Learning Center offer ?
Bishop School Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bishop School Early Learning Center part of?
Bishop School Early Learning Center is part of Norwich School District.
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