Enrollment
392
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mystic, CT
Northeast Academy Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Academy Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090177001488
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Academy Magnet School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mystic · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Academy Magnet School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Academy Magnet School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mystic, CT.
School address
District: Groton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090177001488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeast Academy Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northeast Academy Magnet School
Northeast Academy Magnet School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mystic, Connecticut, enrolling 392 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 305 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #234, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Groton School District also operates Robert E. Fitch High School (942 students) and Groton Middle School (884 students) alongside Northeast Academy 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 Northeast Academy Magnet School compares
Northeast Academy 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 40% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 69% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,574
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 14.3%
Asian 3.8%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Northeast Academy Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Groton School District, which includes Northeast Academy Magnet School.
$23,574
Per student
-1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 45.0%
Federal 6.5%
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 Northeast Academy Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert E. Fitch High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Groton Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mystic River Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thames River Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Academy Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northeast Academy Magnet School
How many students attend Northeast Academy Magnet School?
Northeast Academy Magnet School has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mystic, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Academy Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Academy Magnet School is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northeast Academy Magnet School?
21.7% of students at Northeast Academy Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Academy Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Academy Magnet School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Mystic, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Academy Magnet School?
Northeast Academy Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Northeast Academy Magnet School rank among public schools in Mystic?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Academy Magnet School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mystic, 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 Mystic on the city page.
Is Northeast Academy Magnet School a good school?
Northeast Academy Magnet School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 Groton School District?
Besides Northeast Academy Magnet School, Groton School District also operates Robert E. Fitch High School (942 students), Groton Middle School (884 students), and Mystic River Magnet School (520 students). See the Groton School District district page for the complete list.
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