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Veterans' Memorial School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

431^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 493 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 13% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Veterans' Memorial School is an elementary school located in Norwich, Connecticut, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 291 students. The school is part of the Norwich School District, which is ranked 150 out of 156 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Veterans' Memorial School has consistently struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.7% to 29% over the past few years. This is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Wequonnoc Magnet School (17.7%), Moriarty Magnet School (17.7%), and Samuel Huntington School (17.7%). The school's test scores are also consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 18.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 46.9% statewide.

Another key factor is the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Veterans' Memorial School, ranging from 59.69% to 73.88% over the past few years. This is much higher than the state average and indicates a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may be a contributing factor to the school's low performance. While the school's challenges are significant, addressing the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism and providing targeted support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds could be important strategies for improving student outcomes at Veterans' Memorial School.

290

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,743

Per pupil spending ?

77.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

80 Crouch Ave.
Norwich, CT 06360

(860) 823-4209

District: Norwich School District

Students who attend Veterans' Memorial School usually attend:

Middle:

Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.8%

White:

21.7%

African American:

16.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 17th percentile in 2015 → 13th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Connecticut average (23% vs 51% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (13th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (33% vs 17% Connecticut)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school23%

District avg26%

Connecticut avg51%

431^st of 493

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Bottom 13%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From bottom 17% (2015) to bottom 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 7Elementary Schools in the Norwich School District

150^th of 156Norwich School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	10.0	431 of 493	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	11.5	424 of 497	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	16.0	387 of 491	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.6	401 of 490	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.2	406 of 538	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	20.6	406 of 522	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.6	401 of 532	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	15.8	417 of 519	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	9.4	452 of 518	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	16.1	460 of 551	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	23.3	459 of 557	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	18.9	481 of 564	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	20.3	484 of 565	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	26.2	479 of 579	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	10.0	518 of 566	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	11.3	507 of 565	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	20.0	484 of 568	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	13.9	505 of 570	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	22.2	345 of 455	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	57.9	103 of 302	65.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	22.1	342 of 445	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	53.2	159 of 371	57.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)66th percentile+41 vs school

Special Education (2021)57th percentile+33 vs school

Female (2021)24th percentile~ school

Male (2021)23rd percentile~ school

By subject vs Connecticut (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts24%-26 vs state

Mathematics21%-30 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)	SBAC English Language Arts (2025)						SBAC Mathematics (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Veterans' Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-5	80 Crouch Ave.	Norwich	06360	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Norwich School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 823-4209	290	23	12.8	77.2%	63 (21.7%)	49 (16.9%)	130 (44.8%)	19 (6.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	26 (9.0%)	10	431^st of 493 public elementary schools	12.6%		11.5	424^th of 497 public elementary schools	14.7%	7		18.9	36.8	18.0					21.1					$25,743
Integrated Day Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	68 Thermos Ave.	Norwich	06360	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Integrated Day Charter School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(860) 892-1900	364	26	14.0	52.7%	145 (39.8%)	42 (11.5%)	90 (24.7%)	48 (13.2%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.3%)	33	312^th of 493 public elementary schools	36.7%		43.7	272^nd of 497 public elementary schools	45.3%	40		29.4			53.5	58.1	69.0	26.5	38.7	32.4	41.9	34.9	35.7	$16,190
Uncas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	280 Elizabeth St.	Norwich	06360	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Norwich School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 823-4208	232	22	10.4	84.5%	33 (14.2%)	57 (24.6%)	111 (47.8%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	23 (9.9%)	8.9	446^th of 493 public elementary schools	9.5%					(n/a)				19.0				16.7	25.6	21.4				$26,883
John B. Stanton School	Public	PK, KG-5	386 New London Tpke.	Norwich	06360	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Norwich School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 823-4207	382	34	11.3	77.7%	88 (23.0%)	75 (19.6%)	160 (41.9%)	19 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (9.9%)	9.7	434^th of 493 public elementary schools	12.0%		7	466^th of 497 public elementary schools	6.2%	32	29.2	17.0		32.3				15.1	11.3	16.9				$24,721
Thomas W. Mahan School	Public	PK, KG-5	94 Salem Tpke.	Norwich	06360	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Norwich School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 823-4205	257	23	11.3	72.4%	78 (30.4%)	31 (12.1%)	82 (31.9%)	49 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.2%)	41.4	273^rd of 493 public elementary schools	44.6%		41	282^nd of 497 public elementary schools	43.3%	9	48.6	34.4	44.4	57.1				34.4		57.1				$29,526
Mohegan School	Public	PK, KG-5	49 Golden Rd.	Uncasville	06382	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Montville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 848-9261	305	27	11.3	52.8%	128 (42.0%)	12 (3.9%)	63 (20.7%)	41 (13.4%)	7 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	53 (17.4%)	35.6	300^th of 493 public elementary schools	39.1%		53.2	236^th of 497 public elementary schools	52.5%	64		36.4	55.3	39.6				38.2	53.2					$23,386
Samuel Huntington School	Public	PK, KG-5	80 West Town St.	Norwich	06360	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Norwich School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 823-4204	358	27	13.1	72.6%	109 (30.4%)	64 (17.9%)	127 (35.5%)	20 (5.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (10.3%)	12.8	414^th of 493 public elementary schools	16.0%		7.8	457^th of 497 public elementary schools	8.0%	43	30.4	31.8	23.8	30.4					19.0	17.4				$23,317
Gales Ferry School	Public	K-2	1858 Route 12	Gales Ferry	06335	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Ledyard School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 464-7664	195	18	11.0	27.7%	148 (75.9%)	5 (2.6%)	29 (14.9%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.1%)								(n/a)														$22,945
Juliet W. Long School	Public	3-5	1854 Route12	Gales Ferry	06335	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Ledyard School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 464-2780	265	19	14.0	25.7%	168 (63.4%)	8 (3.0%)	47 (17.7%)	9 (3.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	31 (11.7%)	58.1	228^th of 493 public elementary schools	53.8%		55.3	223^rd of 497 public elementary schools	55.1%	5	63.6	47.7	63.8	53.5				52.3	68.8	47.5				$16,509
Wequonnoc Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	155 Providence St.	Taftville	06380	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Norwich School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 823-4210	197	19	10.2	85.3%	43 (21.8%)	44 (22.3%)	90 (45.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (9.1%)	11	425^th of 493 public elementary schools	13.8%		7.2	463^rd of 497 public elementary schools	6.8%	38	22.0	25.0	25.6	31.7				28.1		14.6				$26,928

Frequently Asked Questions about Veterans' Memorial School

How many students attend Veterans' Memorial School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 290 students attended Veterans' Memorial School.

Is Veterans' Memorial School a good school?

Veterans' Memorial School ranks in the bottom 12.6% of Connecticut elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Veterans' Memorial School?

Students at Veterans' Memorial School are 45% Hispanic, 22% White, 17% African American, 9% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

What district is Veterans' Memorial School in?

Norwich School District

What schools do graduates of Veterans' Memorial School attend?

Students who attend Veterans' Memorial School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School

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