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Thomas W. Mahan School

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Thomas W. Mahan School ranks 273 rd of 493 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

273^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 493 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Thomas W. Mahan School is an elementary school in Norwich, Connecticut, serving 255 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Norwich School District. Despite the district's low statewide ranking, Thomas W. Mahan School consistently outperforms both the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in the lower grades.

The school's student performance is a standout, with 5th-grade proficiency rates in ELA (57.1%) and Math (57.1%) significantly exceeding the district (32.7% and 21.3%) and state (52.5% and 44.9%) averages. Thomas W. Mahan School also excels in supporting its special education and economically disadvantaged students, ranking among the top 25 Connecticut elementary schools for these subgroups. Additionally, the school's female students outperform their male counterparts statewide.

While the school's chronic absenteeism rate is higher than the state average, it is on par with other schools in the Norwich School District. Thomas W. Mahan School spends approximately $17,800 per student, which is higher than the state average and the spending levels of nearby schools like Gales Ferry School and Juliet W. Long School. This investment in resources may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, making it a noteworthy example within the region.

257

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,526

Per pupil spending ?

72.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

94 Salem Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360

(860) 823-4205

District: Norwich School District

Students who attend Thomas W. Mahan School usually attend:

Middle:

Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

31.9%

White:

30.4%

Asian:

19.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 17th percentile in 2015 → 45th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 28 percentile points since 2015

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Norwich School District

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg25%

Connecticut avg50%

273^rd of 493

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▲ up 28 pts since 2015

From bottom 17% (2015) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st 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	41.4	273 of 493	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.0	282 of 497	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.4	237 of 491	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.5	259 of 490	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	63.4	217 of 538	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.5	196 of 522	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.4	249 of 532	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.4	219 of 519	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	29.8	357 of 518	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	17.3	457 of 551	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	46.6	367 of 557	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	24.3	468 of 564	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	43.5	403 of 565	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	40.8	421 of 579	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	38.2	427 of 566	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	57.5	324 of 565	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	57.0	327 of 568	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	62.5	286 of 570	49.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	71.7	132 of 455	71.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	90.5	16 of 302	94.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	54.1	201 of 445	54.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	88.0	24 of 371	93.5%	★★★★★

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)95th percentile+35 vs school

Special Education (2021)94th percentile+34 vs school

Female (2021)71st percentile+11 vs school

Male (2021)55th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2024-2025) ?

Science49%-4 vs state

Mathematics46%~ state avg

English Language Arts46%-5 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
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
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
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
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
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
Fields Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-8	8 Bozrah St. Ext.	Bozrah	06334	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Bozrah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 887-2561	180	18	10.0	35.0%	145 (80.6%)	1 (0.6%)	19 (10.6%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.7%)								(n/a)												61.9		$28,985
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas W. Mahan School

What is the racial makeup of Thomas W. Mahan School?

Students at Thomas W. Mahan School are 32% Hispanic, 30% White, 19% Asian, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Thomas W. Mahan School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 257 students attended Thomas W. Mahan School.

What schools do graduates of Thomas W. Mahan School attend?

Students who attend Thomas W. Mahan School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School

What district is Thomas W. Mahan School in?

Norwich School District

Is Thomas W. Mahan School a good school?

Thomas W. Mahan School ranks 273^rd of 493 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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