Enrollment
449
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New London, CT
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090282000597
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in New London · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in New London, CT.
School address
District: New London School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090282000597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in New London, Connecticut, enrolling 449 students.
At 11.2:1, 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 is high: 65.2% of students qualify for free meals, 79% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 449 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 141 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 64/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among New London's elementary schools, it stands alongside Regional Multicultural Magnet School (469 students): Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 12.3:1).
New London School District also operates New London High School (605 students) and Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School (445 students) alongside Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet 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 Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School compares
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 79% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$24,532
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 54.1%
African American 16.7%
White 16.5%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New London School District, which includes Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School.
$24,532
Per student
+3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 70.2%
Federal 7.7%
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 Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in New London
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Regional Multicultural Magnet School
Standard public school
469 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
Standard public school
445 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
Standard public school
406 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Harbor Elementary School
Standard public school
239 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
How many students attend Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School?
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School has 449 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New London, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School is 11.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% 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 Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School?
65.2% of students at Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment, in New London, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School?
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet 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 Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School rank among elementary schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in New London, 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 New London on the city page.
Is Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School a good school?
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 New London School District?
Besides Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School, New London School District also operates New London High School (605 students), Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School (445 students), and C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet (406 students). See the New London School District district page for the complete list.
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