ConnecticutSchoolsWequonnoc Magnet School

Wequonnoc Magnet School

PublicGrades 05
Taftville, Connecticut · Norwich School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students220
Student:Teacher11.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 427
220
Total Enrollment
State avg: 43%
85%+41.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Wequonnoc Magnet School is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Taftville, Connecticut. The school enrolls 220 students. It is part of the Norwich School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
220 students — small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictNorwich School District
County9180
CityTaftville
ZIP06380
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090312000678

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment220

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %85%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)