- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwalk, CT
Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090309000659
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School has class sizes larger than 75% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Norwalk, CT.
School address
District: Norwalk School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090309000659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 090309000659 · Norwalk, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 13:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students)
Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Silvermine Dual Language Magnet 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 428
Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School
428 students
What this shows Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School compares
Silvermine Dual Language Magnet 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▲ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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.
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
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.3%
White 8.4%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School is less 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 Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brien Mcmahon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwalk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Rocks Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponus Ridge Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silvermine Dual Language Magnet 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
Cranbury Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Rowayton School
Standard public school
402 students 11.5:1 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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School
How many students attend Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School?
Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwalk, CT. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School is 13:1, which is 7% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School?
44.0% of students at Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School?
Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School ranks #5 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 Silvermine Dual Language Magnet 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.