- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwalk, CT
Tracey Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Tracey Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090309000660
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tracey Magnet School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tracey Magnet School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tracey Magnet School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Norwalk, CT.
School address
District: Norwalk School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090309000660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Tracey Magnet School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 090309000660 · Norwalk, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 12.4:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students)
Tracey Magnet School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Tracey 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 434
Tracey Magnet School
434 students
What this shows Tracey Magnet School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tracey Magnet School compares
Tracey Magnet 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 43% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 66% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.8%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.6%
White 16.6%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Tracey Magnet School is more 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 Tracey Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brien Mcmahon High School | Larger | Lower 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 Tracey 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
Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School
Standard public school
428 students 13:1 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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tracey Magnet School
How many students attend Tracey Magnet School?
Tracey Magnet School has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwalk, CT. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tracey Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tracey Magnet School is 12.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tracey Magnet School?
52.0% of students at Tracey Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tracey Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Tracey Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tracey Magnet School?
Tracey Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Tracey Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Tracey Magnet School ranks #7 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 Tracey 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.