Enrollment
268
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090282001919
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School — New London, CT
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 39/100.
👥 Class size 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
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: New London 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)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-39% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School reports 268 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 39% 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 53% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 77.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 112% above the Connecticut average and 49% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New London School District spends $41,313 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.0% from local sources (property taxes), 70.2% from the state, and 7.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 39% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 112% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 18% | — | — |
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
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 112% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
— 39% below state mean
Top 1% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$41,313
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.
Overview
Enrollment 268 Top 18% in Connecticut — larger than 82% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 7.4:1 -39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 77.3% +112% vs state
NCES ID 090282001919
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.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.2%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New London School District, which includes New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School.
$41,313
Per student
+46%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+112%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
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 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 other 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 7.4:1, which is 39% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 53% 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 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in New London, CT.
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 39/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.