Enrollment
593
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 090312000670
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School — Norwich, CT
Federal NCES profile for Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 31
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: Norwich 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)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-32% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School reports 593 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 68.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 48% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 73% above the Connecticut average and 21% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 198 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Norwich School District spends $38,716 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.0% from local sources (property taxes), 46.2% from the state, and 14.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Kelly Steam Magnet Middle 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 32% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 73% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 77% | — | — |
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
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
8.2:1
students per teacher
— 32% below state mean
Top 3% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$38,716
per pupil, district-wide
— above Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 593 Top 77% in Connecticut — larger than 23% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 68.0
Students per teacher 8.2:1 -32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 62.8% +73% vs state
NCES ID 090312000670
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 198:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.5%
In-school suspensions 110
Out-of-school suspensions 75
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwich School District, which includes Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School.
$38,716
Per student
+37%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+99%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Students per teacher
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 8.2:1, which is 32% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Norwich, CT.
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 (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.