Enrollment
406
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New London, CT
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
Federal NCES profile for C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090282000591
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in New London · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in New London, CT.
School address
District: New London School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090282000591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+126% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in New London, Connecticut, enrolling 406 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 82.1% of students qualify for free meals, 126% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 84 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #50.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among New London's elementary schools, it stands alongside Regional Multicultural Magnet School (469 students): C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 12.3:1).
New London School District also operates New London High School (605 students) and Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School (449 students) alongside C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet compares
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 126% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 126% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,532
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
African American 20.0%
Two or More 6.9%
White 6.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New London School District, which includes C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet.
$24,532
Per student
+3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 70.2%
Federal 7.7%
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.
How C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in New London
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Regional Multicultural Magnet School
Standard public school
469 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
Standard public school
449 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
Standard public school
445 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Harbor Elementary School
Standard public school
239 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
How many students attend C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet?
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New London, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is 12.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet?
82.1% of students at C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet?
The largest demographic group at C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in New London, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet?
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet rank among elementary schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in New London, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New London on the city page.
Is C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet a good school?
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New London School District?
Besides C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet, New London School District also operates New London High School (605 students), Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School (449 students), and Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School (445 students). See the New London School District district page for the complete list.
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