Uncas Elementary School

www.norwichschools.org/uncas/index.html

239 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Uncas Network School, located in Norwich, Connecticut, serves as a community-centered educational institution dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students. As part of the Norwich Public Schools district, the school focuses on building a strong foundation in core academic subjects while emphasizing the development of social and emotional skills. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, promoting inclusivity and encouraging active participation in both classroom activities and the broader school community.

Beyond its academic mission, Uncas Network School places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure student success. By utilizing a network-based approach to learning, the school provides resources and opportunities that help students cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong passion for education. With its commitment to a safe and nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students to become responsible, capable, and well-rounded individuals as they progress through their academic careers.

239

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Uncas Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	113
Black	53
Asian	6
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
113 (47.3 %)
Black
53 (22.2 %)
White
36 (15.1 %)
Two or More
30 (12.6 %)
Asian
6 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Norwich School District
Phone:	(860)823-4208
Website:	http://www.norwichschools.org/uncas/index.html
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 37

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 41