Integrated Day Charter School District

Located at 68 Thermos Ave. in Norwich, Connecticut, the Integrated Day Charter School District operates as an active, independent single-school charter district serving the greater Norwich-New London-Willimantic metropolitan area. Nestled in a small city setting, the district offers a comprehensive educational continuum spanning pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, welcoming a total enrollment of 364 students. The student body reflects a rich tapestry of backgrounds, comprising 145 White, 90 Hispanic, 48 Asian, 42 Black, 34 multiracial, and 5 American Indian students, with a gender breakdown of 187 female and 177 male learners. Cohort sizes remain consistent across all grade levels, with grade enrollment ranging from 31 to 44 pupils, allowing for close-knit classroom communities throughout primary and middle school.

To ensure individualized attention and strong institutional support, the district maintains an exceptionally high staff-to-student presence. The instructional workforce includes 51.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers supported by 37 FTE instructional aides who assist with classroom engagement and tailored learning strategies. An additional 98.4 FTE support staff members manage operational, administrative, and student welfare needs, bringing the district's total personnel to 187.2 FTE staff members. This deep staffing commitment highlights the district's emphasis on providing a well-resourced, supportive environment for families seeking a personalized public school option, as well as researchers studying effective charter school frameworks.