- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Norwich Middle School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 362133003040 · Norwich, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 10:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwich High School (516 students)
Norwich Middle School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Norwich Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwich High S
Norwich High School
516 students
- Stanford J Gib
Stanford J Gibson Primary School
388 students
- This school
Norwich Middle School
381 students
- Perry Browne I
Perry Browne Intermediate School
341 students
What this shows Norwich Middle School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwich Middle School compares
Norwich Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Norwich City School District reports $22,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.