Is Concord Magnet School a good school?

Concord Magnet School ranks 237 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Concord Magnet School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 362 students attended Concord Magnet School.

What is the racial makeup of Concord Magnet School?

Students at Concord Magnet School are 39% White, 35% Hispanic, 14% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Concord Magnet School

Summary:

Concord Magnet School is a public elementary school serving grades K-8 in Norwalk, Connecticut, part of the Norwalk School District. With a diverse student population, Concord Magnet School stands out as a high-performing school, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests.

Concord Magnet School's academic performance is impressive, with 55% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 40.6% for the Norwalk School District and 51.4% for the state. In SBAC/Mathematics, 64.9% of 3rd-grade students at Concord Magnet School were proficient or better, surpassing the district's 43.9% and the state's 51.3%. The school's consistent ranking in the top half of Connecticut elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, further highlights its academic excellence.

Concord Magnet School's success extends beyond its overall academic performance. The school has also performed well for specific student subgroups, such as Special Education students and Low Socio-Economic Status students, ranking in the top half of Connecticut elementary schools for these subgroups. Compared to nearby schools like Naramake Elementary, Silvermine Dual Language Magnet, and Brookside Elementary, Concord Magnet School stands out with its diverse student population, high spending per student, and low student-teacher ratio, all of which may contribute to its impressive academic achievements.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-8

21 Hunters Lane
Norwalk, CT 06850

(203) 899-2840

District: Norwalk School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
237^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,202

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 362

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.0%

Hispanic:

34.8%

African American:

14.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Concord Magnet School ranks better than 52.3% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 2^nd among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Norwalk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.16. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Concord Magnet School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39%), Hispanic (34.8%), African American (14.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Concord Magnet School is 14.4. 11 elementary schools in the Norwalk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Concord Magnet School is $24,202, which is the 3^rd highest among 12 elementary schools in the Norwalk School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Concord Magnet School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Norwalk School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwalk School District 127^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Concord Magnet School

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Rank History for all students at Concord Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	57.92	314^th	570	44.9%
2007	51.31	357^th	568	37.1%
2008	50.24	359^th	565	36.5%
2009	52.38	358^th	566	36.7%
2010	60.36	309^th	579	46.6%
2011	51.10	361^st	565	36.1%
2012	52.64	353^rd	564	37.4%
2013	56.42	315^th	557	43.4%
2015	55.40	271^st	551	50.8%
2016	49.80	266^th	518	48.6%
2017	50.07	262^nd	519	49.5%
2018	42.87	306^th	532	42.5%
2019	45.68	284^th	522	45.6%
2021	48.61	272^nd	538	49.4%
2022	52.70	239^th	490	51.2%
2023	56.82	220^th	491	55.2%
2024	53.16	237^th	497	52.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Concord Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.84	155^th	371	58.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Concord Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.02	102^nd	302	66.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Concord Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.20	272^nd	455	40.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Concord Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	34.02	173^rd	247	30.0%
2021	42.36	248^th	445	44.3%

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Rank History for White students at Concord Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	51.88	160^th	296	45.9%
2019	50.04	177^th	295	40.0%
2021	21.40	274^th	327	16.2%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Concord Magnet School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	173	57	11	33	0	n/a	n/a	274
1989	173	60	8	33	0	n/a	n/a	274
1990	176	66	6	32	n/a	n/a	n/a	280
1991	179	63	6	34	0	n/a	n/a	282
1992	192	83	12	42	0	n/a	n/a	329
1993	209	86	10	48	0	n/a	n/a	353
1994	210	87	12	44	0	n/a	n/a	353
1995	221	106	17	55	0	n/a	n/a	399
1996	221	106	17	55	0	n/a	n/a	399
1997	225	104	16	58	0	n/a	n/a	403
1998	215	100	17	56	0	n/a	n/a	388
1999	219	99	21	63	1	n/a	n/a	403
2000	211	103	23	52	1	n/a	n/a	390
2001	196	105	25	57	1	n/a	n/a	384
2002	185	90	22	59	0	n/a	n/a	356
2003	185	90	22	59	0	n/a	n/a	356
2004	177	95	19	61	1	n/a	n/a	353
2005	186	88	30	58	1	n/a	n/a	363
2006	194	87	32	63	1	n/a	n/a	377
2007	182	79	37	53	1	n/a	n/a	352
2008	174	87	37	57	1	n/a	n/a	356
2009	164	83	39	53	0	n/a	n/a	339
2010	179	85	38	46	0	n/a	n/a	348
2011	162	80	33	51	0	0	0	326
2012	142	82	31	54	0	0	1	310
2013	150	79	32	62	0	0	5	328
2014	140	80	25	67	0	1	10	323
2015	142	76	22	79	0	1	13	333
2016	146	77	12	104	0	1	8	348
2017	140	79	14	97	0	1	11	342
2018	143	87	14	106	2	2	13	367
2019	136	77	14	106	2	2	14	351
2020	137	67	17	110	2	2	12	347
2021	119	52	21	99	3	2	16	312
2022	123	45	14	97	3	2	17	301
2023	129	47	12	109	2	1	20	320
2024	141	51	19	126	2	1	22	362

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Concord Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	274	18.0	15.2	n/a
1989	274	15.0	18.2	n/a
1990	280	17.5	16.0	n/a
1991	282	17.5	16.1	n/a
1992	329	18.7	17.5	10.9
1993	353	19.3	18.3	1.1
1994	353	20.0	17.6	18.7
1995	399	20.7	19.3	18.8
1996	399	20.7	19.3	18.8
1997	403	21.1	19.1	15.4
1998	388	22.1	17.6	15.2
1999	403	22.5	17.9	17.1
2000	390	22.5	17.3	16.9
2001	384	24.5	15.7	n/a
2002	356	24.2	14.7	19.1
2003	356	24.2	14.7	19.1
2004	353	23.2	15.2	19.8
2005	363	22.0	16.5	n/a
2006	377	20.7	18.2	22
2007	352	21.9	16.1	11.4
2008	356	22.7	15.7	20.8
2009	339	26.7	14.4	19.2
2010	348	23.7	14.6	23.6
2011	326	23.0	14.1	24.8
2012	310	23.0	13.4	31.6
2013	328	21.0	15.5	32
2014	323	22.7	14.1	35.6
2015	333	23.0	14.4	30.6
2016	348	23.0	15.1	33.3
2017	342	20.0	17.1	40.9
2018	367	25.8	14.2	40.6
2019	351	24.9	14.0	50.4
2020	347	25.1	13.8	48.1
2021	312	28.7	10.8	50.6
2022	301	25.7	11.7	48.2
2023	320	26.0	12.3	42.5
2024	362	25.0	14.4	39

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Concord Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	274	18.0	15.2	n/a
1989	274	15.0	18.2	n/a
1990	280	17.5	16.0	n/a
1991	282	17.5	16.1	n/a
1992	329	18.7	17.5	10.9
1993	353	19.3	18.3	1.1
1994	353	20.0	17.6	18.7
1995	399	20.7	19.3	18.8
1996	399	20.7	19.3	18.8
1997	403	21.1	19.1	15.4
1998	388	22.1	17.6	15.2
1999	403	22.5	17.9	17.1
2000	390	22.5	17.3	16.9
2001	384	24.5	15.7	n/a
2002	356	24.2	14.7	19.1
2003	356	24.2	14.7	19.1
2004	353	23.2	15.2	19.8
2005	363	22.0	16.5	n/a
2006	377	20.7	18.2	22
2007	352	21.9	16.1	11.4
2008	356	22.7	15.7	20.8
2009	339	26.7	14.4	19.2
2010	348	23.7	14.6	23.6
2011	326	23.0	14.1	24.8
2012	310	23.0	13.4	31.6
2013	328	21.0	15.5	32
2014	323	22.7	14.1	35.6
2015	333	23.0	14.4	30.6
2016	348	23.0	15.1	33.3
2017	342	20.0	17.1	40.9
2018	367	25.8	14.2	40.6
2019	351	24.9	14.0	50.4
2020	347	25.1	13.8	48.1
2021	312	28.7	10.8	50.6
2022	301	25.7	11.7	48.2
2023	320	26.0	12.3	42.5
2024	362	25.0	14.4	39

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Concord Magnet School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,527
2019	$18,650
2020	$19,581
2021	$21,486
2022	$23,347
2023	$24,202

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Concord Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 284^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 220^th of 491 Elementary schools	9.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Concord Magnet School)	42.9	43.2	0.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norwalk School District)	45.8	32.6	13.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Concord Magnet School)	50.8	50	0.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Norwalk School District)	46.8	39.9	6.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Concord Magnet School)	55.7	63.4	7.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk School District)	46.6	37.5	9.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Concord Magnet School)	60.7	70	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Norwalk School District)	52.8	43.7	9.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Concord Magnet School)	52.5	37.1	15.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk School District)	41.2	28.3	12.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	38.8	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	351	320	8.8%
African American	77	47	39%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	14	12	14.3%
Hispanic	106	109	2.8%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	136	129	5.1%
Two or More Races	14	20	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.4%	42.5%	7.9%

Schools Near Concord Magnet School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)					SBAC Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Concord Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-8	21 Hunters Lane	Norwalk	06850	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	Yes	No	No	(203) 899-2840	362	25	14.4	39.0%	141 (39.0%)	51 (14.1%)	126 (34.8%)	19 (5.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.1%)	53.2	237^th of 497 public elementary schools	52.3%		56.8	220^th of 491 public elementary schools	55.2%	17		45.9	52.2	55.0	55.1		64.9	43.5	50.0	44.9	$24,202
Kendall College & Career Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	57 Fillow Street	Norwalk	06850	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 899-2880	378	38	9.9	59.5%	21 (5.6%)	63 (16.7%)	267 (70.6%)	17 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.4%)	14.2	402^nd of 497 public elementary schools	19.1%		13.6	405^th of 491 public elementary schools	17.5%	3	27.7	26.8	22.1	27.7			29.3		27.7		$21,685
Fox Run Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	228 Fillow Street	Norwalk	06850	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 899-2860	370	31	11.8	50.8%	91 (24.6%)	61 (16.5%)	185 (50.0%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.7%)	27.5	339^th of 497 public elementary schools	31.8%		33.3	313^th of 491 public elementary schools	36.3%	26	31.0	50.8	35.5	35.2			51.7	23.3	28.2		$25,960
Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	75 Van Buren Avenue	Norwalk	06850	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 899-2870	465	34	13.6	67.7%	29 (6.2%)	68 (14.6%)	317 (68.2%)	29 (6.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	11.1	426^th of 497 public elementary schools	14.3%		14.4	398^th of 491 public elementary schools	18.9%	28	28.4	22.1	22.2				23.5	25.6	16.3		$23,420
Tracey Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	20 Camp Street	Norwalk	06851	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 899-2960	464	30	15.4	61.9%	78 (16.8%)	71 (15.3%)	269 (58.0%)	19 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.6%)	26.7	343^rd of 497 public elementary schools	31.0%		18	375^th of 491 public elementary schools	23.6%	32	46.3	20.7	36.7	37.5			27.6	43.3	33.8		$22,080
Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-5	157 Perry Avenue	Norwalk	06850	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 899-2950	427	32	13.3	58.1%	32 (7.5%)	30 (7.0%)	348 (81.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	19	371^st of 497 public elementary schools	25.4%		19.5	366^th of 491 public elementary schools	25.5%	5	35.7	21.9	29.2	41.4			30.6	34.7	22.9		$21,014
Side By Side Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	10 Chestnut St.	Norwalk	06854	Fairfield County	Side By Side Charter School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 857-0306	236	17	14.2	57.2%	27 (11.4%)	55 (23.3%)	138 (58.5%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.1%)								(n/a)						75.0					$14,735
Norwalk Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	11 Allen Road	Norwalk	06851	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 945-0320	150	7	21.4	37.3%	22 (14.7%)	23 (15.3%)	82 (54.7%)	13 (8.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.0%)								(n/a)											$21,870
South Norwalk Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	46 Concord Street	Norwalk	06854	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(475) 470-8546	133	11	12.0	72.2%	4 (3.0%)	17 (12.8%)	107 (80.5%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)								(n/a)											$8,646
Brookside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	382 Highland Avenue	Norwalk	06854	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 899-2830	398	35	11.3	63.1%	54 (13.6%)	39 (9.8%)	277 (69.6%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.5%)	14.2	401^st of 497 public elementary schools	19.3%		16.2	382^nd of 491 public elementary schools	22.2%	19		31.5		18.9			34.7	21.8			$22,546

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