Enrollment
381
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norwich, NY
Norwich Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Norwich Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362133003040
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwich Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Norwich · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwich Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwich Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Norwich, NY.
School address
District: Norwich City School District · New York
NCES ID 362133003040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norwich Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norwich Middle School
Norwich Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Norwich, New York, enrolling 381 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.2% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 738 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #323.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Norwich City School District spends $20,451 per pupil, 23% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 93 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 381 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Norwich City School District also operates Norwich High School (516 students) and Stanford J Gibson Primary School (388 students) alongside Norwich Middle 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 Norwich Middle School compares
Norwich Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▼ 0% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$20,451
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 90.0%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Norwich Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwich City School District, which includes Norwich Middle School.
$20,451
Per student
-23%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 62.7%
Federal 15.1%
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 Norwich Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanford J Gibson Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Browne Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwich Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Norwich Middle School
How many students attend Norwich Middle School?
Norwich Middle School has 381 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norwich, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwich Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwich Middle School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Norwich Middle School?
56.2% of students at Norwich Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwich Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Norwich Middle School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Norwich, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwich Middle School?
Norwich Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Norwich Middle School rank among public schools in Norwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwich Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Norwich, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Norwich on the city page.
Is Norwich Middle School a good school?
Norwich Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 Norwich City School District?
Besides Norwich Middle School, Norwich City School District also operates Norwich High School (516 students), Stanford J Gibson Primary School (388 students), and Perry Browne Intermediate School (341 students). See the Norwich City School District district page for the complete list.
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