- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwich, CT
Bishop School Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Bishop School Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090312000663
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bishop School Early Learning Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Norwich · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bishop School Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bishop School Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 4 schools in Norwich, CT.
School address
District: Norwich School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090312000663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
148 on latest CCD 090312000663 · Norwich, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 11.4:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (593 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 4 schools in Norwich. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bishop School Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelly Steam Ma
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School
593 students
- Teachers' Memo
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School
447 students
- Moriarty Magne
Moriarty Magnet School
404 students
- John B. Stanto
John B. Stanton School
382 students
- Samuel Hunting
Samuel Huntington School
358 students
- This school 148
Bishop School Early Learning Center
148 students
What this shows Bishop School Early Learning Center reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bishop School Early Learning Center compares
Bishop School Early Learning Center vs Connecticut and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 62% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$29,852
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Norwich School District reports $29,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bishop School Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moriarty Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John B. Stanton School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel Huntington School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bishop School Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Norwich
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bishop School Early Learning Center
How many students attend Bishop School Early Learning Center?
Bishop School Early Learning Center has 148 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norwich, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop School Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bishop School Early Learning Center is 11.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bishop School Early Learning Center?
58.8% of students at Bishop School Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bishop School Early Learning Center?
Bishop School Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bishop School Early Learning Center rank among schools in Norwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Bishop School Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 4 schools in Norwich, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norwich on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwich School District?
Besides Bishop School Early Learning Center, Norwich School District also operates Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (593 students), Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School (447 students), and Moriarty Magnet School (404 students). See the Norwich School District district page for the complete list.