Moriarty Magnet School

www.norwichpublicschools.org/page.cfm?p=3010

368 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Moriarty Magnet School, located in Norwich, Connecticut, serves as a specialized public educational institution within the Norwich Public Schools district. As a magnet school, it is designed to attract a diverse student body by offering a unique, theme-based curriculum that goes beyond traditional classroom instruction. The school emphasizes high academic standards and seeks to foster an engaging learning environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth among its students.

In addition to its core academic programs, Moriarty Magnet School prioritizes building strong community partnerships and promoting family involvement. The school focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue their individual interests while developing the foundational skills necessary for future academic success. By utilizing innovative teaching strategies and leveraging its magnet status, the school aims to provide an equitable and enriching educational experience for all children in the Norwich community.

368

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moriarty Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	133
Black	55
Asian	8
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
144 (39.1 %)
Hispanic
133 (36.1 %)
Black
55 (14.9 %)
Two or More
23 (6.2 %)
Asian
8 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1 %)
American Indian
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:	Norwich School District
Phone:	(860)823-4206
Website:	http://www.norwichpublicschools.org/page.cfm?p=3010
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 63

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 65