Needs Improvement
#936 of 990 schools in CT
Vance Elementary School
Elementary School · New Britain School District · New Britain, CT
A New Britain School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
183 Vance St., New Britain, CT 06052
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 16% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vance Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 11% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vance Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,368/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Britain), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,640
Median home value
$243,900
Median rent
$1,232/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 2–12 | 0.3 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Northend Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Mary E. Griswold SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 522 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Britain School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #12 of 14
- District spending per student
- $26,403NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vance Elementary School is listed in New Britain School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vance Elementary School
Vance Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Britain, CT, part of New Britain School District, serving approximately 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #936 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vance Elementary School
What grades does Vance Elementary School serve?
Vance Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Vance Elementary School?
Vance Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vance Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vance Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vance Elementary School rank in CT?
Vance Elementary School ranks #936 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Vance Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vance Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Vance Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vance Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vance Elementary School a charter school?
No, Vance Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vance Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Vance Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vance Elementary School?
77.0% of students at Vance Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (860) 225-8731
- Area population (ZIP 06052)
- 8,232
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06052; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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