Needs Improvement
#936 of 990 schools in CT
Vance Elementary School
Elementary School · New Britain School District
183 Vance St., New Britain, CT 06052
Enrollment
457
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
457
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Connecticut schools
#936 of 990
In New Britain
#13 of 14
public schools
In district
#12 of 14
New Britain School District
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About Vance Elementary School
Vance Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Britain, CT, part of New Britain School District. Vance Elementary School serves approximately 457 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Vance Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #936 of 990 schools in CT.
Structured state assessment records for Vance Elementary School show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.4 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.6
- CT avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
32% of students at Vance Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Vance Elementary School — Students at Vance Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
77%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CT EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.7/10.
How Vance Elementary School Compares
See how Vance Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
183 Vance St., New Britain, CT 06052
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Vance Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mary E. Griswold School (rated 6.9/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Kensington), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST PAUL SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Kensington), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Holmes Elementary School (rated 5.8/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby New Britian), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New Britain, see our New Britain schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 06052 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$80,640
Median Home Value
$243,900
Median Rent
$1,232/mo
Population
8,232
College Educated
33.4%
Homeownership
68.6%
Avg Commute
19.2 min
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Median Age
39.5
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| Brass City Charter School Waterbury, CT | 3.4 |
| Reggio Magnet School of the Arts Avon, CT | 3.4 |
| Sprague School Waterbury, CT | 3.4 |
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| Augusta Lewis Troup School New Haven, CT | 3.5 |
| Barnard Environmental Magnet School New Haven, CT | 3.3 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 77.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (860) 225-8731
Resources & Links
District
New Britain School District- District Enrollment
- 9,900
- Schools in District
- 14
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $26,403
- District Rank
- #12 of 14
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