Thomas W. Mahan School

www.norwichschools.org/mahan/index.html

257 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Thomas W. Mahan School, located in Norwich, Connecticut, serves as a public elementary school within the Norwich Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student population. By emphasizing foundational skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the institution strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining close ties to the local community.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and inclusivity, often highlighting programs that encourage community engagement and parental involvement. With a goal of creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere, the Mahan School works to implement research-based instructional practices that cater to individual student needs. As part of the broader Norwich school system, it plays a vital role in the town's educational infrastructure, aiming to instill a lifelong love of learning in every student who walks through its doors.

257

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas W. Mahan School
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	82
Black	31
Asian	49
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
82 (31.9%)
White
78 (30.4%)
Asian
49 (19.1%)
Black
31 (12.1%)
Two or More
16 (6.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Norwich School District
Phone:	(860)823-4205
Website:	http://www.norwichschools.org/mahan/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 60

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 34