- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwalk, CT
Concord Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Concord Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090309000642
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Concord Magnet School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Concord Magnet School has class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Concord Magnet School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Norwalk, CT.
School address
District: Norwalk School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090309000642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Concord Magnet School grew from 320 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (+13.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 090309000642 · Norwalk, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 14.9:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students)
Concord Magnet School grew from 320 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (+13.1%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Concord Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brien Mcmahon
Brien Mcmahon High School
1,739 students
- Norwalk High S
Norwalk High School
1,494 students
- West Rocks Mid 657
West Rocks Middle School
657 students
- Ponus Ridge St 637
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy
637 students
- Nathan Hale Mi 499
Nathan Hale Middle School
499 students
- This school 388
Concord Magnet School
388 students
What this shows Concord Magnet School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Concord Magnet School compares
Concord Magnet School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 3% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 91% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,420
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.
Student demographics
White 41.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Concord Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwalk School District reports $26,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Concord Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brien Mcmahon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwalk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Rocks Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponus Ridge Steam Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Concord Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Norwalk
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School
Standard public school
457 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Tracey Magnet School
Standard public school
434 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School
Standard public school
428 students 13:1 students per teacher
Cranbury Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Rowayton School
Standard public school
402 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Marvin Elementary School
Standard public school
375 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Concord Magnet School
How many students attend Concord Magnet School?
Concord Magnet School has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwalk, CT. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Concord Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Concord Magnet School is 14.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Concord Magnet School?
35.3% of students at Concord Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Concord Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Concord Magnet School is White at 41.5% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Concord Magnet School?
Concord Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Concord Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Concord Magnet School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk School District?
Besides Concord Magnet School, Norwalk School District also operates Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students), Norwalk High School (1,494 students), and West Rocks Middle School (657 students). See the Norwalk School District district page for the complete list.