Vance Elementary School

www.csdnb.org

411 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vance Elementary School is a public school located in New Britain, Connecticut, serving students in the Consolidated School District of New Britain. As part of a diverse urban school district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that balances core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with social-emotional development. The school emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment, aiming to prepare its student body for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

In alignment with the broader district initiatives of the Consolidated School District of New Britain, Vance Elementary prioritizes community engagement and family involvement to enhance the student experience. The school utilizes the district’s comprehensive resources to meet the needs of a multifaceted student population, focusing on equity and personalized instruction. Parents and community members can stay informed about school-wide events, academic calendars, and district policies by visiting the official school district website at [csdnb.org](http://www.csdnb.org).

411

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vance Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	293
Black	53
Asian	2
Two or More	16

Hispanic
293 (71.3 %)
Black
53 (12.9 %)
White
47 (11.4 %)
Two or More
16 (3.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Britain School District
Phone:	(860)225-8731
Website:	http://www.csdnb.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 59