Enrollment
232
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwich, CT
Uncas Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Uncas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090312000676
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uncas Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Norwich · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Uncas Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uncas Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Norwich, CT.
School address
District: Norwich School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090312000676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+100% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Uncas Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Uncas Elementary School
Uncas Elementary School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Norwich, Connecticut, enrolling 232 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.3:1, Uncas Elementary School is leaner than roughly 87% of Connecticut schools and 23% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 72.8% of students qualify for free meals, 100% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 232 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 49 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 68/100).
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Norwich's elementary schools, it stands alongside Moriarty Magnet School (404 students): Uncas Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.3:1 vs 10.4:1).
Norwich School District also operates Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (593 students) and Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School (447 students) alongside Uncas Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Uncas Elementary School compares
Uncas Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 100% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,154
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
African American 24.6%
White 14.2%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Uncas Elementary School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwich School District, which includes Uncas Elementary School.
$27,154
Per student
+14%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+64%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 46.2%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Uncas Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moriarty Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John B. Stanton School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel Huntington School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Uncas Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Norwich
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Uncas Elementary School
How many students attend Uncas Elementary School?
Uncas Elementary School has 232 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwich, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uncas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Uncas Elementary School is 9.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Uncas Elementary School?
72.8% of students at Uncas Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uncas Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Uncas Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in Norwich, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uncas Elementary School?
Uncas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Uncas Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Norwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Uncas Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Norwich, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Norwich on the city page.
Is Uncas Elementary School a good school?
Uncas Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Norwich School District?
Besides Uncas Elementary School, Norwich School District also operates Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (593 students), Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School (447 students), and Moriarty Magnet School (404 students). See the Norwich School District district page for the complete list.
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