Enrollment
447
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 090312000674
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School — Norwich, CT
Federal NCES profile for Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 32
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: Norwich 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)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School 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
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School reports 447 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 65.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 44% 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 57% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 77% above the Connecticut average and 25% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 447 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Norwich School District spends $38,716 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.0% from local sources (property taxes), 46.2% from the state, and 14.8% 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 4 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 Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School 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 | 6.8:1 | ▼ 44% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 77% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 58% | — | — |
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
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 77% 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
6.8:1
students per teacher
— 44% below state mean
Top 1% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$38,716
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 447 Top 58% in Connecticut — larger than 42% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 65.0
Students per teacher 6.8:1 -44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.5% +77% vs state
NCES ID 090312000674
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
African American 26.2%
White 21.1%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 447:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.1%
In-school suspensions 130
Out-of-school suspensions 90
Expulsions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwich School District, which includes Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School.
$38,716
Per student
+37%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+99%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 46.2%
Federal 14.8%
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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- Students per teacher
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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 Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School
How many students attend Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School?
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School has 447 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norwich, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School is 6.8:1, which is 44% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 57% 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 Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School?
64.5% of students at Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Norwich, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School?
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.