Enrollment
469
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Regional Multicultural Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Regional Multicultural Magnet School
Regional Multicultural Magnet School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in New London, Connecticut, enrolling 469 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 469 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 173 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #167, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (19%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 782 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among New London's elementary schools, it stands alongside Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School (449 students): Regional Multicultural Magnet School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.3:1 vs 11.2:1).
Learn also operates The Friendship School (460 students) and Marine Science Magnet High School (274 students) alongside Regional Multicultural Magnet 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 Regional Multicultural Magnet School compares
Regional Multicultural Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Regional Multicultural Magnet School a good school?
Regional Multicultural Magnet School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 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.
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