Concord Magnet School

cms.norwalkps.org/

320 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Columbus Magnet School, located at 46 Concord Street in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a distinguished public elementary school known for its commitment to the Magnet Schools of America model. The school operates on a philosophy that emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning, often integrating interdisciplinary themes to engage students. As a magnet program, it draws a diverse student body from across the Norwalk Public Schools district, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and a strong sense of community.

The school is highly regarded for its focus on character development and the implementation of the Responsive Classroom approach, which aims to balance academic achievement with social-emotional growth. Columbus Magnet creates a unique educational setting where students are encouraged to be active participants in their own learning through projects, presentations, and collaborative work. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and high academic standards, the school strives to prepare its students to become well-rounded, thoughtful citizens within their local and global communities.

320

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Concord Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	109
Black	47
Asian	12
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
129 (40.3 %)
Hispanic
109 (34.1 %)
Black
47 (14.7 %)
Two or More
20 (6.2 %)
Asian
12 (3.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Norwalk School District
Phone:	(203)899-2840
Website:	http://cms.norwalkps.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 16