- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwalk, CT
Rowayton School
Federal NCES profile for Rowayton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090309000658
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rowayton School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rowayton School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rowayton School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Norwalk, CT.
School address
District: Norwalk School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090309000658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Rowayton School shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 090309000658 · Norwalk, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 11.5:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students)
Rowayton School shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Rowayton School 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 402
Rowayton School
402 students
What this shows Rowayton School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rowayton School compares
Rowayton School 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
White 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Rowayton School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwalk School District reports $26,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rowayton School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brien Mcmahon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwalk High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Rocks Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ponus Ridge Steam Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rowayton School'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 elementary schools in Norwalk
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School
Standard public school
457 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Tracey Magnet School
Standard public school
434 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School
Standard public school
428 students 13:1 students per teacher
Cranbury Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Concord Magnet School
Standard public school
388 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Marvin Elementary School
Standard public school
375 students 12.9:1 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 (~402 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rowayton School
How many students attend Rowayton School?
Rowayton School has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwalk, CT. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowayton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowayton School is 11.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 Rowayton School?
25.6% of students at Rowayton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rowayton School?
The largest demographic group at Rowayton School is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rowayton School?
Rowayton School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rowayton School rank among elementary schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Rowayton School ranks #2 of 7 elementary 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 elementary schools in Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk School District?
Besides Rowayton School, 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.