- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New London, CT
Regional Multicultural Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Regional Multicultural Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090345000079
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Regional Multicultural Magnet School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in New London · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Regional Multicultural Magnet School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Regional Multicultural Magnet School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in New London, CT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Regional Multicultural Magnet School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 090345000079 · New London, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 12.3:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: The Friendship School (460 students)
Regional Multicultural Magnet School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Regional Multicultural Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Regional Multicultural Magnet School
469 students
- The Friendship
The Friendship School
460 students
- Marine Science
Marine Science Magnet High School
274 students
- Three Rivers M 92
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School
92 students
What this shows Regional Multicultural Magnet School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Regional Multicultural Magnet School compares
Regional Multicultural 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 60% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.7%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.3%
White 18.8%
Two or More 14.5%
African American 9.2%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Regional Multicultural Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
How Regional Multicultural Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Friendship School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marine Science Magnet High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Regional Multicultural Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in New London
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
Standard public school
449 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
Standard public school
445 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
Standard public school
406 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Harbor Elementary School
Standard public school
239 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Regional Multicultural Magnet School
How many students attend Regional Multicultural Magnet School?
Regional Multicultural Magnet School has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New London, CT. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Regional Multicultural Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Regional Multicultural Magnet School is 12.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Regional Multicultural Magnet School?
58.3% of students at Regional Multicultural Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Regional Multicultural Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Regional Multicultural Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment, in New London, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Regional Multicultural Magnet School?
Regional Multicultural Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Regional Multicultural Magnet School rank among elementary schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, Regional Multicultural Magnet School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in New London, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New London on the city page.
What other schools are in Learn?
Besides Regional Multicultural Magnet School, Learn also operates The Friendship School (460 students), Marine Science Magnet High School (274 students), and Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School (92 students). See the Learn district page for the complete list.