Enrollment
148
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090312000663
Bishop School Early Learning Center — Norwich, CT
Federal NCES profile for Bishop School Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Norwich School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bishop School Early Learning Center compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bishop School Early Learning Center reports 148 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 58.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 62% above the Connecticut average and 14% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Norwich School District spends $38,716 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.0% from local sources (property taxes), 46.2% from the state, and 14.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bishop School Early Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 62% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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 42% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$38,716
per pupil, district-wide
— above Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 148 Top 4% in Connecticut — larger than 96% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 11.4:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 58.8% +62% vs state
NCES ID 090312000663
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwich School District, which includes Bishop School Early Learning Center.
$38,716
Per student
+37%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+99%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 46.2%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
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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 other 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 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.