Enrollment
375
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwalk, CT
Marvin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marvin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090309000651
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marvin Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marvin Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Norwalk, CT.
School address
District: Norwalk School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090309000651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marvin Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marvin Elementary School
Marvin Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Norwalk, Connecticut, enrolling 375 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 375 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.
Among 193 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (24%) (diversity index 59/100).
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Norwalk's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School (457 students): Marvin Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 13.1:1).
Norwalk School District also operates Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students) and Norwalk High School (1,494 students) alongside Marvin Elementary 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 Marvin Elementary School compares
Marvin Elementary 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▲ 33% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 73% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 58.4%
White 24.0%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Marvin Elementary School is more 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 Marvin Elementary School.
$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 Marvin Elementary School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Rocks Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponus Ridge Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marvin Elementary School'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 elementary schools in Norwalk
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School
Standard public school
457 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Tracey Magnet School
Standard public school
434 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School
Standard public school
428 students 13:1 students per teacher
Cranbury Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Rowayton School
Standard public school
402 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Concord Magnet School
Standard public school
388 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marvin Elementary School
How many students attend Marvin Elementary School?
Marvin Elementary School has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwalk, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marvin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marvin Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marvin Elementary School?
48.4% of students at Marvin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marvin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marvin Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marvin Elementary School?
Marvin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Marvin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary 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 elementary schools in Norwalk on the city page.
Is Marvin Elementary School a good school?
Marvin Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 Norwalk School District?
Besides Marvin Elementary School, 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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