- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwich, CT
Moriarty Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Moriarty Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090312000668
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moriarty Magnet School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Norwich · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Moriarty Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moriarty Magnet School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Norwich, CT.
School address
District: Norwich School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090312000668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+93 students YoY
Moriarty Magnet School grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (+25.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+93 students YoY 090312000668 · Norwich, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 10.4:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (593 students)
Moriarty Magnet School grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (+25.3%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Moriarty Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelly Steam Ma
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School
593 students
- Teachers' Memo
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School
447 students
- This school
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 Moriarty Magnet School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moriarty Magnet School compares
Moriarty Magnet School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 48% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
White 33.7%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Moriarty Magnet 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 Moriarty Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John B. Stanton School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel Huntington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans' Memorial School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moriarty Magnet 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
- 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 elementary schools in Norwich
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moriarty Magnet School
How many students attend Moriarty Magnet School?
Moriarty Magnet School has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwich, CT. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), up 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moriarty Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moriarty Magnet School is 10.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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 Moriarty Magnet School?
53.8% of students at Moriarty Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moriarty Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Moriarty Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment, in Norwich, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moriarty Magnet School?
Moriarty Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moriarty Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Norwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Moriarty Magnet School ranks #3 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Norwich on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwich School District?
Besides Moriarty Magnet School, Norwich School District also operates Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (593 students), Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School (447 students), and John B. Stanton School (382 students). See the Norwich School District district page for the complete list.