Enrollment
593
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norwich, CT
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090312000670
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 13
- public schools in Norwich · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Norwich, CT.
School address
District: Norwich School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090312000670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Norwich, Connecticut, enrolling 593 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School is leaner than roughly 92% of Connecticut schools and 28% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 593 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 135 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 185 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 593 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Norwich's middle schools, it stands alongside Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School (447 students): Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (8.7:1 vs 6.9:1).
Norwich School District also operates Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School (447 students) and Moriarty Magnet School (404 students) alongside Kelly Steam Magnet Middle 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 Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School compares
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 73% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.8%
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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 8% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.2 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 37.8%
White 28.8%
African American 17.7%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Kelly Steam Magnet Middle 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 Kelly Steam Magnet Middle 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 Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moriarty Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John B. Stanton School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel Huntington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans' Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kelly Steam Magnet Middle 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
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 middle schools in Norwich
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~593 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School
How many students attend Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School?
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School has 593 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norwich, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School is 8.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School?
62.8% of students at Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment, in Norwich, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School?
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School rank among public schools in Norwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School ranks #5 of 13 public 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 public schools in Norwich on the city page.
Is Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School a good school?
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Connecticut schools. 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 Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School, Norwich School District also operates Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School (447 students), Moriarty Magnet School (404 students), and John B. Stanton School (382 students). See the Norwich School District district page for the complete list.
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