- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Uncas Elementary School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 090312000676 · Norwich, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 9.3:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (593 students)
Uncas Elementary School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Uncas Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelly Steam Ma
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School
593 students
- Teachers' Memo
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School
447 students
- Moriarty Magne
Moriarty Magnet School
404 students
- John B. Stanto
John B. Stanton School
382 students
- Samuel Hunting
Samuel Huntington School
358 students
- This school 232
Uncas Elementary School
232 students
What this shows Uncas Elementary School reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Uncas Elementary School compares
Uncas Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$29,852
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Norwich School District reports $29,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~232 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.