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Vance Elementary School

183 VANCE ST, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052

Ranked 132 of 200 in Connecticut

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Vance Elementary School

183 VANCE ST, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052

About Vance Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 14%
Reading 16%
State average proficiency is 14% in Math and 16% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
457
Total Students
$104816
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 11.4%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 71.3%
Black 12.9%
Two+ Races 3.9%
Native Am. 0%
White
11.4%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
71.3%
Black
12.9%
Two+ Races
3.9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 457
52.1%
238 Female
47.9%
219 Male

Student Population

457 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

180 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Vance Elementary School Contact Information

Address

183 VANCE ST, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052

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Phone

(860) 225-8731

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:55 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The district also said that all of Vance's students will get free breakfast and lunch through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024–25 school year.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of transportation can Vance Elementary School students use?

Ans. Students who live in certain areas can use the school bus service provided by the district. Walkers follow supervised routes that follow New Britain's safety rules.

Q2. Are there any clubs or after-school programs at Vance Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, Vance takes part in enrichment programs that the district pays for. These programs may include homework help, reading support, and seasonal activity clubs, depending on how much money is available each year.

Q3. What does the school do to help students who are learning English as a second language (ELL)?

Ans. Vance offers targeted ELL services, such as bilingual support and intervention groups that help students improve their reading and writing skills in English.

Q4. Do schools want families to come to school events?

Ans, Yes, Vance has family engagement nights, PTO meetings, and cultural events on a regular basis to help parents and teachers work together better.

Q5. Does Vance Elementary School offer services for students with special needs?

Ans. Yes, the school offers a full range of special education services, such as individualized education plans (IEPs), speech therapy, and resource support that is tailored to each student's needs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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