How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School | Thames River Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Groton, CT | Groton, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | other |
| Enrollment | 375 | 501 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.5% | 37.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School | Thames River Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,275 | $28,275 |
| District | Groton School District | Groton School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School | Thames River Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.4% | 39.9% |
| African American | 4.8% | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.4% | 25.3% |
| Asian | 8.0% | 7.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 17.9% | 16.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School | Thames River Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.6% | 20.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 8 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.