Enrollment
133
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 090282001949
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades — New London, CT
Federal NCES profile for Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New London School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+115% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades reports 133 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 34% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 115% above the Connecticut average and 51% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New London School District spends $41,313 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.0% from local sources (property taxes), 70.2% from the state, and 7.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 115% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 115% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 24% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$41,313
per pupil, district-wide
— above Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 133 Top 3% in Connecticut — larger than 97% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 10.5:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.3% +115% vs state
NCES ID 090282001949
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
African American 18.2%
Two or More 18.2%
White 13.6%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.6%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New London School District, which includes Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades.
$41,313
Per student
+46%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+112%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 70.2%
Federal 7.7%
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.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades
How many students attend Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades?
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades has 133 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New London, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades?
The student-teacher ratio at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades is 10.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades?
78.3% of students at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades?
The largest demographic group at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in New London, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades?
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.