Enrollment
364
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090001000775 Charter school
Integrated Day Charter School — Norwich, CT
Federal NCES profile for Integrated Day Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 49
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: Integrated Day Charter 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)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Integrated Day Charter School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Integrated Day Charter School reports 364 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 28% above the Connecticut average and 10% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 182 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Integrated Day Charter School District spends $14,586 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.3% from local sources (property taxes), 78.7% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Integrated Day Charter 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▲ 28% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 40% | — | — |
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
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 28% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
— 19% above state mean
Top 88% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$14,586
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 182 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 364 Top 40% in Connecticut — larger than 60% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 +19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.5% +28% vs state
NCES ID 090001000775
Student demographics
White 39.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Asian 13.2%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 39.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 182:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.3%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Integrated Day Charter School District, which includes Integrated Day Charter School.
$14,586
Per student
-48%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.3%
State 78.7%
Federal 8.9%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Integrated Day Charter School
How many students attend Integrated Day Charter School?
Integrated Day Charter School has 364 students enrolled. It is a other school in Norwich, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Integrated Day Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Integrated Day Charter School is 14.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Integrated Day Charter School?
46.5% of students at Integrated Day Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Integrated Day Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Integrated Day Charter School is White at 39.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Norwich, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Integrated Day Charter School?
Integrated Day Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.