Uncas Elementary School

Summary:

Uncas Elementary School is a public elementary school in Norwich, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population and a high percentage of students from low-income families, the school faces significant challenges in academic performance, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Connecticut elementary schools.

Uncas Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than state and district averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 23.8% of 3rd-grade students and 24.4% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 45.5% and 51.3%, respectively. The school's performance in SBAC/Mathematics and NGSS/Science is also well below the state averages. Interestingly, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, suggesting that resources alone may not be the sole driver of academic success.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Samuel Huntington School, Thomas W. Mahan School, and Integrated Day Charter School, Uncas Elementary School's academic performance is consistently lower, with these nearby schools having higher proficiency rates in core subject areas. The nearby schools with higher academic performance also tend to have lower percentages of students from low-income families, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 280 Elizabeth St.
       Norwich, CT  06360


(860) 823-4208

District: Norwich School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,771 Help


Students who attend Uncas Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  239

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.3%
African American:
22.2%
White:
15.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Uncas Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Uncas Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.3%), African American (22.2%), White (15.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Norwich School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Uncas Elementary School is 9.4, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Norwich School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Uncas Elementary School is $25,771, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Norwich School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Uncas Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Norwich School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwich School District 153rd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Uncas Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Uncas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 29.69 451st 570 20.9%
2007 13.15 507th 568 10.7%
2008 16.68 492nd 565 12.9%
2009 15.44 498th 566 12.0%
2010 28.90 471st 579 18.7%
2011 16.25 497th 565 12.0%
2012 11.20 512th 564 9.2%
2013 4.06 538th 557 3.4%
2015 12.21 478th 551 13.2%
2016 8.90 456th 518 12.0%
2017 11.57 441st 519 15.0%
2018 13.41 447th 532 16.0%
2019 25.70 393rd 522 24.7%
2021 22.08 407th 538 24.3%
2022 9.10 437th 490 10.8%
2023 10.44 424th 491 13.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Uncas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.87 193rd 371 48.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Uncas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.74 161st 302 46.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Uncas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.85 319th 455 29.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Uncas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.69 360th 445 19.1%
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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.

Uncas Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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by a citizen
Thursday, December 16, 2010

Open Quote The absolute worst school system I have ever seen. When I was a kid I came up through Norwich Public Schools and I have to say their standard has dropped around 99.99999999999999999999999999999%!! If you are a parent who is considering moving to Norwich and are generally concerned for your child's education or safety I would say run as far away as you can!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Uncas Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 231 44 4 15 1 n/a n/a 0 295
1989 226 46 2 18 5 n/a n/a 0 297
1990 208 37 1 14 7 n/a n/a 0 267
1991 245 29 1 11 4 n/a n/a 0 290
1992 229 37 3 18 3 n/a n/a 0 290
1993 239 44 5 16 3 n/a n/a 0 307
1994 215 43 5 31 3 n/a n/a 0 297
1995 205 52 2 53 3 n/a n/a 0 315
1996 205 52 2 53 3 n/a n/a 0 315
1997 219 46 2 39 1 n/a n/a 0 307
1998 207 54 5 39 3 n/a n/a 0 308
1999 200 53 2 37 4 n/a n/a 0 296
2000 173 51 5 44 5 n/a n/a 0 278
2001 158 51 3 30 2 n/a n/a 0 244
2002 138 46 13 39 12 n/a n/a 0 248
2003 138 46 13 39 12 n/a n/a 0 248
2004 121 55 10 39 11 n/a n/a 0 236
2005 115 60 26 43 13 n/a n/a 0 257
2006 118 71 25 50 13 n/a n/a 0 277
2007 82 61 19 56 6 n/a n/a 0 224
2008 56 55 21 57 4 n/a n/a 0 193
2009 54 60 19 42 3 n/a n/a 0 178
2010 56 53 18 39 3 n/a n/a 0 169
2011 76 60 12 116 4 4 27 0 299
2012 81 65 20 118 5 4 38 0 331
2013 67 58 14 89 3 6 40 0 277
2014 67 65 18 95 2 3 30 0 280
2015 59 55 16 89 1 3 27 0 250
2016 58 59 18 67 1 2 25 0 230
2017 54 66 20 78 0 0 24 0 242
2018 52 65 19 104 1 0 23 0 264
2019 51 70 13 111 0 2 19 0 266
2020 52 63 11 108 0 1 23 0 258
2021 55 62 10 103 0 2 19 0 251
2022 42 55 10 104 0 3 22 0 236
2023 36 53 6 113 0 1 30 0 239

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 Uncas Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 295 17.0 17.3 n/a
1989 297 18.7 15.8 n/a
1990 267 16.6 16.0 n/a
1991 290 16.6 17.4 n/a
1992 290 16.3 17.7 30.3
1993 307 16.4 18.7 3.6
1994 297 18.4 16.1 44.4
1995 315 18.7 16.8 51.4
1996 315 18.7 16.8 51.4
1997 307 21.0 14.6 37.5
1998 308 20.3 15.2 34.4
1999 296 18.6 15.9 57.4
2000 278 21.2 13.1 56.8
2001 244 17.3 14.1 n/a
2002 248 16.3 15.2 62.1
2003 248 16.3 15.2 62.1
2004 236 14.3 16.5 67.4
2005 257 13.4 19.2 n/a
2006 277 14.8 18.7 54.9
2007 224 13.9 16.1 61.6
2008 193 14.5 13.3 67.9
2009 178 14.9 13.7 72.5
2010 169 11.0 15.3 76.9
2011 299 17.5 17.0 84.6
2012 331 16.7 19.8 78.9
2013 277 17.0 16.2 88.8
2014 280 16.9 16.5 86.8
2015 250 17.0 14.7 88
2016 230 17.0 13.5 95.7
2017 242 14.8 16.3 83.5
2018 264 17.7 14.9 89
2019 266 20.8 12.7 79.3
2020 258 19.4 13.2 78.3
2021 251 17.4 14.4 82.5
2022 236 22.0 10.7 66.9
2023 239 25.4 9.4 82

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 Uncas Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 295 17.0 17.3 n/a
1989 297 18.7 15.8 n/a
1990 267 16.6 16.0 n/a
1991 290 16.6 17.4 n/a
1992 290 16.3 17.7 30.3
1993 307 16.4 18.7 3.6
1994 297 18.4 16.1 44.4
1995 315 18.7 16.8 51.4
1996 315 18.7 16.8 51.4
1997 307 21.0 14.6 37.5
1998 308 20.3 15.2 34.4
1999 296 18.6 15.9 57.4
2000 278 21.2 13.1 56.8
2001 244 17.3 14.1 n/a
2002 248 16.3 15.2 62.1
2003 248 16.3 15.2 62.1
2004 236 14.3 16.5 67.4
2005 257 13.4 19.2 n/a
2006 277 14.8 18.7 54.9
2007 224 13.9 16.1 61.6
2008 193 14.5 13.3 67.9
2009 178 14.9 13.7 72.5
2010 169 11.0 15.3 76.9
2011 299 17.5 17.0 84.6
2012 331 16.7 19.8 78.9
2013 277 17.0 16.2 88.8
2014 280 16.9 16.5 86.8
2015 250 17.0 14.7 88
2016 230 17.0 13.5 95.7
2017 242 14.8 16.3 83.5
2018 264 17.7 14.9 89
2019 266 20.8 12.7 79.3
2020 258 19.4 13.2 78.3
2021 251 17.4 14.4 82.5
2022 236 22.0 10.7 66.9
2023 239 25.4 9.4 82

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Uncas Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,699
2019 $17,570
2020 $19,953
2021 $22,341
2022 $23,280
2023 $25,771

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Uncas 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 393rd of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 424th of 491 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Uncas Elementary School)5023.8
 26.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norwich School District)46.824.9
 21.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Uncas Elementary School)54.223.8
 30.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Norwich School District)48.428
 20.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Uncas Elementary School)22.613.6
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Norwich School District)31.418.7
 12.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Uncas Elementary School)25.722.2
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Norwich School District)25.520.7
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students266239
 10.2%
African American7053
 24.3%
American Indian00
Asian136
 53.8%
Hispanic111113
 1.8%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White5136
 29.4%
Two or More Races1930
 57.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.3%82%
 2.7%


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Students at Uncas Elementary School are 47% Hispanic, 22% African American, 15% White, 13% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 239 students attended Uncas Elementary School.


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