- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 090312000670 · Norwich, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 8.7:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School (447 students)
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- John B. Stanto
John B. Stanton School
382 students
- Samuel Hunting
Samuel Huntington School
358 students
- Veterans' Memo
Veterans' Memorial School
290 students
What this shows Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School compares
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Norwich School District reports $29,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~593 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.