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#630 of 990 schools in CT
Marvin Elementary School
Elementary School · Norwalk School District · Norwalk, CT
A Norwalk School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
15 Calf Pasture Beach Road, Norwalk, CT 06855
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marvin Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Marvin Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,589/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwalk), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,247
Median home value
$492,400
Median rent
$1,957/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06855; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side by Side Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| South Norwalk Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Anchor Academy Dba Regina Pacis AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Naramake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 366 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Norwalk School District
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #11 of 22
- District spending per student
- $26,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marvin Elementary School is listed in Norwalk School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marvin Elementary School
Marvin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Norwalk, CT, part of Norwalk School District, serving approximately 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #630 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marvin Elementary School
What grades does Marvin Elementary School serve?
Marvin Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Marvin Elementary School?
Marvin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marvin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marvin Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marvin Elementary School rank in CT?
Marvin Elementary School ranks #630 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Marvin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marvin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Marvin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marvin Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Marvin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Marvin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marvin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Marvin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marvin Elementary School?
56.5% of students at Marvin Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (203) 899-2890
- Area population (ZIP 06855)
- 8,028
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06855; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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