- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Veterans' Memorial School grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 090312000677 · Norwich, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 12.6:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (593 students)
Veterans' Memorial School grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Veterans' Memorial 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
Veterans' Memorial School
290 students
What this shows Veterans' Memorial School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veterans' Memorial School compares
Veterans' Memorial School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Norwich School District reports $29,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~290 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), up 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.