Special Needs Program serves 13 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
5%
Hispanic
38%
31%
Black
8%
12%
White
23%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Special Needs Program?
13 students attend Special Needs Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Special Needs Program students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Special Needs Program offer ?
Special Needs Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Special Needs Program part of?
Special Needs Program is part of Norwich School District.
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