- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
John B. Stanton School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 090312000667 · Norwich, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 12.3:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (593 students)
John B. Stanton School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
John B. Stanton School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelly Steam Ma
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School
593 students
- Teachers' Memo
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School
447 students
- Moriarty Magne
Moriarty Magnet School
404 students
- This school
John B. Stanton School
382 students
- Samuel Hunting
Samuel Huntington School
358 students
- Veterans' Memo
Veterans' Memorial School
290 students
What this shows John B. Stanton School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How John B. Stanton School compares
John B. Stanton School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$29,852
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
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.
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
District finance for Norwich School District reports $29,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~382 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.