Integrated Day Charter School

(860)892-1900

Charter School 364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Integrated Day Charter School (IDCS), located in Norwich, Connecticut, is a unique public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded on the principles of the "integrated day" philosophy, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach where curriculum is woven together across disciplines rather than taught in isolated subjects. This model fosters an environment where children are encouraged to take an active role in their education, promoting inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth alongside traditional academic standards.

The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit, community-focused culture and its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body. By utilizing small class sizes and a collaborative teaching structure, IDCS aims to develop lifelong learners who are engaged with their local community and the world at large. With its emphasis on hands-on experiences and personalized learning paths, the school provides an alternative to the conventional classroom setting, striving to cultivate both the intellectual and character development of every student.

364

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Integrated Day Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	90
Black	42
Asian	48
Two or More	34
American Indian	5

White
145 (39.8%)
Hispanic
90 (24.7%)
Asian
48 (13.2%)
Black
42 (11.5%)
Two or More
34 (9.3%)
American Indian
5 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Integrated Day Charter School District
Phone:	(860)892-1900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 43