Bishop School Early Learning Center serves 101 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bishop School Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bishop School Early Learning Center's student population of 101 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bishop School Early Learning Center is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
40%
29%
Black
17%
13%
White
30%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Bishop School Early Learning Center?
101 students attend Bishop School Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Bishop School Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bishop School Early Learning Center?
Bishop School Early Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bishop School Early Learning Center offer ?
Bishop School Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bishop School Early Learning Center part of?
Bishop School Early Learning Center is part of Norwich School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School [early dismissal]
June 21, 2024 (Friday)
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