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).
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.
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?
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.
- Posted by Parent - Susan Grega
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