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Norwich School District

Connecticut · Public School District
10
Schools
3,217
Students
$39,477
Per-Pupil Spend
+175% nat'l
71.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+19pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Norwich School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 3,217 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $39,477 is above average for a US public school district. 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
John B. Stanton SchoolKG–05377
Moriarty Magnet SchoolKG–05368
Samuel Huntington SchoolKG–05325
Thomas W. Mahan SchoolPK–05263
Uncas Elementary SchoolKG–05239
Veterans' Memorial SchoolPK–05271
Wequonnoc Magnet SchoolKG–05228
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School06–08556
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School06–08442
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bishop School Early Learning CenterPK–PK148
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$39,477+175% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
39%
State
46.2%
Local (property tax)
39.0%
Federal
14.8%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
3,217
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$39K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score44/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $39,477 per pupil — 175% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
71% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Norwich School District?
Norwich School District has 10 public schools, serving a total of 3,217 students.
How much does Norwich School District spend per student?
Norwich School District spends $39,477 per pupil — 175% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Norwich School District?
71% of students in Norwich School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Norwich School District?
No, Norwich School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Norwich School District serve?
Norwich School District serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Norwich School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Norwich School District is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.