Enrollment
257
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas W. Mahan School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas W. Mahan School
Thomas W. Mahan School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Norwich, Connecticut, enrolling 257 students.
At 11.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 257 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 86 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (32%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Norwich's public schools, it stands alongside Integrated Day Charter School (364 students): Thomas W. Mahan School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 14.6:1).
Norwich School District also operates Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (593 students) and Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School (447 students) alongside Thomas W. Mahan School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thomas W. Mahan School compares
Thomas W. Mahan School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,154
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwich School District, which includes Thomas W. Mahan School.
$27,154
Per student
+14%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+64%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~257 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Thomas W. Mahan School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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