Enrollment
268
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New London, CT
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090282001919
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in New London · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in New London, CT.
School address
District: New London School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090282001919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+112% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New London, Connecticut, enrolling 268 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.4:1, New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School is leaner than roughly 95% of Connecticut schools and 31% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 77.3% of students qualify for free meals, 112% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 268 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 62 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and Two or More (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New London School District also operates New London High School (605 students) and Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School (449 students) alongside New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet 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 New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School compares
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 31% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 112% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 112% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 5% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$24,532
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.
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 43.1%
Two or More 19.5%
White 17.6%
African American 17.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New London School District, which includes New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School.
$24,532
Per student
+3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 70.2%
Federal 7.7%
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 New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School
How many students attend New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School?
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School has 268 students enrolled. It is a public school in New London, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School is 8.4:1, which is 31% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 46% 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 New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School?
77.3% of students at New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment, in New London, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School?
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School rank among public schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in New London, 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 New London on the city page.
Is New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School a good school?
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 New London School District?
Besides New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School, New London School District also operates New London High School (605 students), Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School (449 students), and Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School (445 students). See the New London School District district page for the complete list.
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