- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090282001919
👥 S:T ratio 66
📋 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 090282001919 · New London, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 8.4:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: New London High School (605 students)
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New London Hig
New London High School
605 students
- Winthrop Stem
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
449 students
- Nathan Hale Ar
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
445 students
- C.B. Jennings
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
406 students
- Bennie Dover J
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
343 students
- This school
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School
268 students
What this shows New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School compares
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$28,737
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.
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.
District finance for New London School District reports $28,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~268 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.