- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwalk, CT
Norwalk Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Norwalk Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090309001914
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwalk Early Childhood Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37.4:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwalk Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwalk Early Childhood Center ranks #7 of 8 schools in Norwalk, CT.
School address
District: Norwalk School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090309001914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Norwalk Early Childhood Center shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 090309001914 · Norwalk, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 37.4:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students)
Norwalk Early Childhood Center shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Norwalk Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brien Mcmahon
Brien Mcmahon High School
1,739 students
- Norwalk High S
Norwalk High School
1,494 students
- West Rocks Mid 657
West Rocks Middle School
657 students
- Ponus Ridge St 637
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy
637 students
- Nathan Hale Mi 499
Nathan Hale Middle School
499 students
- This school 187
Norwalk Early Childhood Center
187 students
What this shows Norwalk Early Childhood Center reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwalk Early Childhood Center compares
Norwalk Early Childhood Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 37.4:1 | ▲ 209% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 9% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
37.4:1
students per teacher
- 209% above state mean
Top 99% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$26,420
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.8%
African American 15.0%
White 14.4%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Norwalk Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Norwalk School District reports $26,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwalk Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brien Mcmahon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norwalk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Rocks Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponus Ridge Steam Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwalk Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Norwalk
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kendall College & Career Academy
Standard public school
416 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Brookside Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Fox Run Elementary School
Standard public school
398 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Naramake Elementary School
Standard public school
358 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School
Standard public school
341 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Side By Side Charter School
Standard public school
236 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norwalk Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Norwalk Early Childhood Center?
Norwalk Early Childhood Center has 187 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norwalk, CT. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwalk Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwalk Early Childhood Center is 37.4:1, which is 209% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 138% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norwalk Early Childhood Center?
33.3% of students at Norwalk Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwalk Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Norwalk Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwalk Early Childhood Center?
Norwalk Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Norwalk Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwalk Early Childhood Center ranks #7 of 8 schools in Norwalk, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk School District?
Besides Norwalk Early Childhood Center, Norwalk School District also operates Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students), Norwalk High School (1,494 students), and West Rocks Middle School (657 students). See the Norwalk School District district page for the complete list.