J. P. Vincent School serves 322 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
322 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
11%
31%
Black
77%
12%
White
3%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend J. P. Vincent School?
322 students attend J. P. Vincent School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of J. P. Vincent School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. P. Vincent School?
J. P. Vincent School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does J. P. Vincent School offer ?
J. P. Vincent School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is J. P. Vincent School part of?
J. P. Vincent School is part of Bloomfield School District.
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