Enrollment
416
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwalk, CT
Kendall College & Career Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kendall College & Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090309000649
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kendall College & Career Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kendall College & Career Academy has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kendall College & Career Academy ranks #5 of 8 schools in Norwalk, CT.
School address
District: Norwalk School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090309000649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kendall College & Career Academy compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kendall College & Career Academy
Kendall College & Career Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Norwalk, Connecticut, enrolling 416 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 203 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 46/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Norwalk's public schools, it stands alongside Brookside Elementary School (408 students): Kendall College & Career Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.6:1 vs 9.7:1).
Norwalk School District also operates Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students) and Norwalk High School (1,494 students) alongside Kendall College & Career Academy.
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 Kendall College & Career Academy compares
Kendall College & Career Academy on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▲ 36% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$25,610
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 71.4%
African American 16.3%
White 5.8%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Kendall College & Career Academy is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwalk School District, which includes Kendall College & Career Academy.
$25,610
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 23.3%
Federal 7.4%
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 Kendall College & Career Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brien Mcmahon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwalk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Rocks Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ponus Ridge Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kendall College & Career Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Norwalk
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Brookside Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Fox Run Elementary School
Standard public school
398 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Naramake Elementary School
Standard public school
358 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School
Standard public school
341 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Side By Side Charter School
Standard public school
236 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Norwalk Early Childhood Center
Standard public school
187 students 37.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~416 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kendall College & Career Academy
How many students attend Kendall College & Career Academy?
Kendall College & Career Academy has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norwalk, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kendall College & Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kendall College & Career Academy is 11.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 26% 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 Kendall College & Career Academy?
49.6% of students at Kendall College & Career Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kendall College & Career Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kendall College & Career Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kendall College & Career Academy?
Kendall College & Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kendall College & Career Academy rank among schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Kendall College & Career Academy ranks #5 of 8 schools in Norwalk, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norwalk on the city page.
Is Kendall College & Career Academy a good school?
Kendall College & Career Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 Norwalk School District?
Besides Kendall College & Career Academy, Norwalk School District also operates Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students), Norwalk High School (1,494 students), and West Rocks Middle School (657 students). See the Norwalk School District district page for the complete list.
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