Enrollment
175
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090033001615
Global Experience Magnet School — Bloomfield, CT
Federal NCES profile for Global Experience Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
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: Bloomfield 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)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Global Experience Magnet School 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
Global Experience Magnet School reports 175 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% 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 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 49.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% above the Connecticut average and 4% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bloomfield School District spends $36,430 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 60.9% from local sources (property taxes), 30.3% from the state, and 8.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Global Experience Magnet School 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▲ 37% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 5% | — | — |
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
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 37% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 21% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$36,430
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
18
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 175 Top 5% in Connecticut — larger than 95% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 10.3:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 49.7% +37% vs state
NCES ID 090033001615
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
African American 42.3%
White 6.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.6%
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 33
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomfield School District, which includes Global Experience Magnet School.
$36,430
Per student
+29%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+87%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 60.9%
State 30.3%
Federal 8.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Global Experience Magnet School
How many students attend Global Experience Magnet School?
Global Experience Magnet School has 175 students enrolled. It is a other school in Bloomfield, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Experience Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Experience Magnet School is 10.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 35% 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 Global Experience Magnet School?
49.7% of students at Global Experience Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Global Experience Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Global Experience Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bloomfield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global Experience Magnet School?
Global Experience Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.