- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwich, CT
Thomas W. Mahan School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas W. Mahan School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090312000675
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas W. Mahan School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Norwich · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas W. Mahan School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas W. Mahan School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Norwich, CT.
School address
District: Norwich School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090312000675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Thomas W. Mahan School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 090312000675 · Norwich, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 11.7:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (593 students)
Thomas W. Mahan School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Thomas W. Mahan School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelly Steam Ma
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School
593 students
- Teachers' Memo
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School
447 students
- Moriarty Magne
Moriarty Magnet School
404 students
- John B. Stanto
John B. Stanton School
382 students
- Samuel Hunting
Samuel Huntington School
358 students
- This school
Thomas W. Mahan School
257 students
What this shows Thomas W. Mahan School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas W. Mahan School compares
Thomas W. Mahan School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 61% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$29,852
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
White 30.4%
Asian 19.1%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Thomas W. Mahan School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Norwich School District reports $29,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas W. Mahan School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moriarty Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John B. Stanton School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel Huntington School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas W. Mahan School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Norwich
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~257 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas W. Mahan School
How many students attend Thomas W. Mahan School?
Thomas W. Mahan School has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norwich, CT. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas W. Mahan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas W. Mahan School is 11.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% 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 Thomas W. Mahan School?
58.6% of students at Thomas W. Mahan School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas W. Mahan School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas W. Mahan School is Hispanic or Latino at 31.9% of enrollment, in Norwich, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas W. Mahan School?
Thomas W. Mahan School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Thomas W. Mahan School rank among schools in Norwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas W. Mahan School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Norwich, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norwich on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwich School District?
Besides Thomas W. Mahan School, Norwich School District also operates Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (593 students), Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School (447 students), and Moriarty Magnet School (404 students). See the Norwich School District district page for the complete list.