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Vance Elementary School

Summary:

Vance Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Britain, Connecticut, serving 411 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the New Britain School District, which is ranked 158 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vance Elementary School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 71.29% Hispanic, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Connecticut elementary schools, with only 11.1% and 13.6% of 3rd-grade students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. Vance's student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, also perform poorly compared to their peers statewide. Despite a relatively high per-student spending of $14,777 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.2, the school's academic performance has remained consistently low over the past several years.

While Vance Elementary School struggles, some nearby schools within the New Britain School District, such as Gaffney Elementary School and Smith Elementary School, perform slightly better but still rank in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools. The consistently low performance of Vance Elementary School indicates a need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 183 Vance St.
       New Britain, CT  06052

(860) 225-8731

District: New Britain School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
473rd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,623 Help


Students who attend Vance Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy
    Slade Middle School
High:    New Britain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  411

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.3%
African American:
12.9%
White:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vance Elementary School ranks worse than 95.2% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the New Britain School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.36. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Vance Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the New Britain School District.  (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vance Elementary School is $20,623. 4 elementary schools in the New Britain School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vance Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vance Elementary School 473rd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Vance Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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New Britain School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Britain School District 158th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vance Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Vance Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 15.27 503rd 570 11.8%
2007 14.93 500th 568 12.0%
2008 16.40 493rd 565 12.7%
2009 17.70 488th 566 13.8%
2010 12.00 524th 579 9.5%
2011 12.61 512th 565 9.4%
2012 9.97 521st 564 7.6%
2013 10.01 510th 557 8.4%
2015 11.56 482nd 551 12.5%
2016 5.40 480th 518 7.3%
2017 5.12 492nd 519 5.2%
2018 5.14 506th 532 4.9%
2019 4.63 495th 522 5.2%
2021 6.24 519th 538 3.5%
2022 4.30 481st 490 1.8%
2023 8.23 449th 491 8.6%
2024 6.36 473rd 497 4.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Vance Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.50 347th 371 6.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vance Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.98 280th 302 7.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Vance Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 5.25 441st 455 3.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Vance Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.90 254th 262 3.1%
2021 5.01 422nd 445 5.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vance Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.43 151st 173 12.7%
2022 9.94 94th 99 5.1%
2023 17.44 100th 108 7.4%
2024 14.97 104th 111 6.3%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Vance Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 225 24 5 140 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1989 221 38 5 172 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1990 258 39 9 190 n/a n/a n/a 0 496
1991 268 46 12 167 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1992 276 32 14 181 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1993 263 34 13 156 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1994 248 56 16 179 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1995 240 47 6 229 1 n/a n/a 0 523
1996 240 47 6 229 1 n/a n/a 0 523
1997 201 50 7 269 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1998 177 48 6 277 1 n/a n/a 0 509
1999 189 58 5 237 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2000 186 65 6 211 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2001 190 73 3 223 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2002 185 64 4 149 2 n/a n/a 0 404
2003 185 64 4 149 2 n/a n/a 0 404
2004 181 61 4 167 2 n/a n/a 0 415
2005 158 59 3 166 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2006 160 72 6 190 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2007 148 75 11 221 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2008 160 80 12 241 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2009 157 107 16 244 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2010 151 113 12 247 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2011 129 116 12 277 0 0 10 0 544
2012 143 106 8 310 2 0 8 0 577
2013 148 106 9 347 0 0 13 0 623
2014 112 73 3 331 0 0 18 0 537
2015 100 72 7 318 0 1 15 0 513
2016 95 70 6 328 0 1 23 0 523
2017 92 64 6 335 0 0 18 0 515
2018 94 56 5 307 0 0 16 0 478
2019 70 53 4 313 2 0 21 0 463
2020 61 51 4 361 0 0 19 0 496
2021 55 51 4 333 0 0 17 0 460
2022 51 54 1 311 0 0 14 0 431
2023 47 53 2 293 0 0 16 0 411

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vance Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 394 23.0 17.1 n/a
1989 436 24.9 17.5 n/a
1990 496 28.0 17.7 n/a
1991 493 26.0 18.9 n/a
1992 503 27.8 18.0 27.2
1993 466 25.0 18.6 3.2
1994 499 29.5 16.9 41.7
1995 523 25.3 20.7 49.5
1996 523 25.3 20.7 49.5
1997 527 31.0 17.0 43.1
1998 509 29.9 17.0 44.4
1999 489 29.7 16.5 49.7
2000 468 32.7 14.3 44
2001 489 30.6 16.0 n/a
2002 404 27.1 14.9 52.7
2003 404 27.1 14.9 52.7
2004 415 26.1 15.9 51.6
2005 386 22.3 17.3 n/a
2006 428 20.0 21.4 54.9
2007 455 25.1 18.1 64
2008 493 32.0 15.4 67.5
2009 525 34.8 16.7 71.4
2010 523 32.4 16.1 75.9
2011 544 32.9 16.5 78.1
2012 577 33.5 17.2 82.1
2013 623 36.2 17.2 86.8
2014 537 32.5 16.5 81.2
2015 513 32.0 16.0 84.8
2016 523 30.0 17.4 83.2
2017 515 31.4 16.4 72.8
2018 478 32.9 14.5 80.1
2019 463 36.4 12.7 70
2020 496 33.0 14.9 77.2
2021 460 35.7 12.8 77.2
2022 431 32.1 13.3 79.4
2023 411 36.4 11.2 78.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vance Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 394 23.0 17.1 n/a
1989 436 24.9 17.5 n/a
1990 496 28.0 17.7 n/a
1991 493 26.0 18.9 n/a
1992 503 27.8 18.0 27.2
1993 466 25.0 18.6 3.2
1994 499 29.5 16.9 41.7
1995 523 25.3 20.7 49.5
1996 523 25.3 20.7 49.5
1997 527 31.0 17.0 43.1
1998 509 29.9 17.0 44.4
1999 489 29.7 16.5 49.7
2000 468 32.7 14.3 44
2001 489 30.6 16.0 n/a
2002 404 27.1 14.9 52.7
2003 404 27.1 14.9 52.7
2004 415 26.1 15.9 51.6
2005 386 22.3 17.3 n/a
2006 428 20.0 21.4 54.9
2007 455 25.1 18.1 64
2008 493 32.0 15.4 67.5
2009 525 34.8 16.7 71.4
2010 523 32.4 16.1 75.9
2011 544 32.9 16.5 78.1
2012 577 33.5 17.2 82.1
2013 623 36.2 17.2 86.8
2014 537 32.5 16.5 81.2
2015 513 32.0 16.0 84.8
2016 523 30.0 17.4 83.2
2017 515 31.4 16.4 72.8
2018 478 32.9 14.5 80.1
2019 463 36.4 12.7 70
2020 496 33.0 14.9 77.2
2021 460 35.7 12.8 77.2
2022 431 32.1 13.3 79.4
2023 411 36.4 11.2 78.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vance Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,833
2019 $14,777
2020 $14,021
2021 $16,423
2022 $19,984
2023 $20,623

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vance Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 495th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 449th of 491 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Vance Elementary School)12.715.9
 3.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Britain School District)12.513.5
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vance Elementary School)24.416.4
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Britain School District)25.417.2
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vance Elementary School)140
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Britain School District)136.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.538.8
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students463411
 11.2%
African American5353
American Indian20
 100%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic313293
 6.4%
Pacific Islander00
White7047
 32.9%
Two or More Races2116
 23.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70%78.8%
 8.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vance Elementary School

Students at Vance Elementary School are 71% Hispanic, 13% African American, 11% White, 4% Two or more races.

Vance Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.8% of Connecticut elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Vance Elementary School.

Students who attend Vance Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy
Middle : Slade Middle School
High : New Britain High School


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