Wequonnoc Magnet School

www.norwichpublicschools.org/page.cfm?p=3130

228 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wequonnoc Magnet School, located in Taftville, Connecticut, is a public magnet school serving students in the Norwich area. As part of the Norwich Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a specialized, high-quality educational experience that emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and academic rigor. Its magnet status typically draws students from diverse backgrounds, fostering an environment where students engage with a curriculum designed to prepare them for future academic success through collaborative projects and interactive classroom experiences.

The school is deeply committed to community involvement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating modern educational strategies with a supportive school climate, Wequonnoc strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. With a dedicated faculty and a mission centered on student achievement, the school serves as a key pillar in the Taftville community, focusing on preparing well-rounded, lifelong learners who are equipped to navigate the challenges of a global society.

228

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wequonnoc Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	97
Black	40
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
97 (42.5 %)
White
67 (29.4 %)
Black
40 (17.5 %)
Two or More
22 (9.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
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)823-4210
Website:	http://www.norwichpublicschools.org/page.cfm?p=3130
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 30

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 47