Serving 411 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (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 89% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (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 411 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vance 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 Vance Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#906 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
71%
30%
Black
13%
12%
White
11%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 #906 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Vance Elementary School?
411 students attend Vance Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Vance Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vance Elementary School?
Vance Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower 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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