Enrollment
290
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwich, CT
Veterans' Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Veterans' Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090312000677
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans' Memorial School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Norwich · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans' Memorial School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans' Memorial School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Norwich, CT.
School address
District: Norwich School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090312000677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Veterans' Memorial School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Veterans' Memorial School
Veterans' Memorial School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Norwich, Connecticut, enrolling 290 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 67.5% of students qualify for free meals, 85% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 290 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 81 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Norwich's public schools, it stands alongside Integrated Day Charter School (364 students): Veterans' Memorial School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 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 Veterans' Memorial 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 Veterans' Memorial School compares
Veterans' Memorial 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 85% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 69% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$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
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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 44.8%
White 21.7%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Veterans' Memorial 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 Veterans' Memorial 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 Veterans' Memorial 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John B. Stanton School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel Huntington School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans' Memorial 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 (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Veterans' Memorial School
How many students attend Veterans' Memorial School?
Veterans' Memorial School has 290 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norwich, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans' Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans' Memorial School is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Veterans' Memorial School?
67.5% of students at Veterans' Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans' Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Veterans' Memorial School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment, in Norwich, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans' Memorial School?
Veterans' Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Veterans' Memorial School rank among schools in Norwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans' Memorial School ranks #3 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 Veterans' Memorial School a good school?
Veterans' Memorial School earns 42/100 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 Veterans' Memorial 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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