Enrollment
388
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Concord Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Concord Magnet School
Concord Magnet School is a mid-sized elementary school in Norwalk, Connecticut, enrolling 388 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Connecticut schools and 23% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.3% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 242 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 69/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Norwalk's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School (457 students): Concord Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 13.1:1).
Norwalk School District also operates Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students) and Norwalk High School (1,494 students) alongside Concord Magnet School.
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 Concord Magnet School compares
Concord Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,610
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
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
- 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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwalk School District, which includes Concord Magnet School.
$25,610
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 23.3%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~388 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Concord Magnet School a good school?
Concord Magnet School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools. 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 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.
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