BISHOP SCHOOL EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Bishop School Early Learning Center is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Norwich School District school district, located in Norwich, CT with about 187 students. With about 11 teachers, Bishop School Early Learning Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bishop School Early Learning Center, located at 526 East Main St. in Norwich, Connecticut, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the youngest learners within the Norwich Public Schools district. As an early childhood education hub, the center focuses on providing a foundational academic experience designed to prepare children for their transition into elementary school. The school emphasizes early developmental milestones, social-emotional growth, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills in a nurturing environment tailored to the unique needs of preschool-aged students.
The center operates as an integral part of the Norwich Public Schools system, ensuring that its curriculum aligns with district-wide educational standards and goals. By providing a structured yet age-appropriate setting, Bishop School Early Learning Center aims to foster a love of learning early on, supporting families and students through developmentally appropriate practices. For parents and community members, the school serves as a key resource for high-quality, public early childhood education, helping to build a strong academic trajectory for children in the Norwich area.
For more information, contact Bishop School Early Learning Center at (860) 823-4201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Norwich, CT 06360-5909
(860) 823-4201
BISHOP SCHOOL EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a public school in Norwich, CT with about 187 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Norwich School District
- Total Students:
- 187
- Teachers:
- 11.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 187 students
- White
- 35.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.6%
- Black or African American
- 20.9%
- Asian
- 10.2%
- Two or more races
- 8.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 43.3%
- Male
- 56.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.