- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Northeast Academy Magnet School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 090177001488 · Mystic, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 12.6:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert E. Fitch High School (942 students)
Northeast Academy Magnet School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Northeast Academy Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert E. Fitc
Robert E. Fitch High School
942 students
- Groton Middle
Groton Middle School
884 students
- Mystic River M
Mystic River Magnet School
520 students
- Thames River M
Thames River Magnet School
501 students
- This school
Northeast Academy Magnet School
392 students
- Catherine Koln 375
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
375 students
What this shows Northeast Academy Magnet School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast Academy Magnet School compares
Northeast Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,584
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Groton School District reports $24,584 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~392 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.