Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John B. Stanton 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John B. Stanton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John B. Stanton School's student population of 384 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John B. Stanton 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 John B. Stanton School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#843 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
39%
31%
Black
17%
12%
White
24%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John B. Stanton School's ranking?
John B. Stanton School is ranked #843 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are John B. Stanton School often compared to?
John B. Stanton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack Jackter Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
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 John B. Stanton School?
384 students attend John B. Stanton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of John B. Stanton School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John B. Stanton School?
John B. Stanton School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does John B. Stanton School offer ?
John B. Stanton School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John B. Stanton School part of?
John B. Stanton School is part of Norwich School District.
In what neighborhood is John B. Stanton School located?
John B. Stanton 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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