- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwalk, CT
South Norwalk Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Norwalk Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090309011235
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Norwalk Elementary School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Norwalk Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Norwalk Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Norwalk, CT.
School address
District: Norwalk School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090309011235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
South Norwalk Elementary School grew from 66 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+101.5%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 090309011235 · Norwalk, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 25.6:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students)
South Norwalk Elementary School grew from 66 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+101.5%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
South Norwalk Elementary 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 179
South Norwalk Elementary School
179 students
What this shows South Norwalk Elementary School reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Norwalk Elementary School compares
South Norwalk Elementary School is a growing 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 112% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 112% above state mean
Top 99% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.7%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 2.8%
White 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, South Norwalk Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
District finance for Norwalk School District reports $26,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Norwalk Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brien Mcmahon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norwalk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Norwalk Elementary 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 other schools in Norwalk
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kendall College & Career Academy
Standard public school
416 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Brookside Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Fox Run Elementary School
Standard public school
398 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Naramake Elementary School
Standard public school
358 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School
Standard public school
341 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Side By Side Charter School
Standard public school
236 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Norwalk Elementary School
How many students attend South Norwalk Elementary School?
South Norwalk Elementary School has 179 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norwalk, CT. CCD year-over-year: 66 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), up 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Norwalk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Norwalk Elementary School is 25.6:1, which is 112% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Norwalk Elementary School?
50.0% of students at South Norwalk Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Norwalk Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Norwalk Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Norwalk Elementary School?
South Norwalk Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does South Norwalk Elementary School rank among schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, South Norwalk Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 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 schools in Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk School District?
Besides South Norwalk Elementary 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.