Enrollment
382
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwich, CT
John B. Stanton School
Federal NCES profile for John B. Stanton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090312000667
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John B. Stanton School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Norwich · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John B. Stanton School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John B. Stanton School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Norwich, CT.
School address
District: Norwich School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090312000667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John B. Stanton School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at John B. Stanton School
John B. Stanton School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Norwich, Connecticut, enrolling 382 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #71.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Norwich's elementary schools, it stands alongside Moriarty Magnet School (404 students): John B. Stanton School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.3:1 vs 10.4:1).
Norwich School District also operates Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (593 students) and Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School (447 students) alongside John B. Stanton 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 John B. Stanton School compares
John B. Stanton 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 73% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,154
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
White 23.0%
African American 19.6%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, John B. Stanton School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwich School District, which includes John B. Stanton School.
$27,154
Per student
+14%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+64%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 46.2%
Federal 14.8%
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.
How John B. Stanton School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moriarty Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Samuel Huntington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans' Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John B. Stanton School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Norwich
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John B. Stanton School
How many students attend John B. Stanton School?
John B. Stanton School has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwich, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John B. Stanton School?
The student-teacher ratio at John B. Stanton School is 12.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John B. Stanton School?
63.1% of students at John B. Stanton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John B. Stanton School?
The largest demographic group at John B. Stanton School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment, in Norwich, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John B. Stanton School?
John B. Stanton School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John B. Stanton School rank among elementary schools in Norwich?
By Resource Investment Index, John B. Stanton School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Norwich, 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 Norwich on the city page.
Is John B. Stanton School a good school?
John B. Stanton School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Norwich School District?
Besides John B. Stanton School, Norwich School District also operates Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (593 students), Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School (447 students), and Moriarty Magnet School (404 students). See the Norwich School District district page for the complete list.
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