- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wethersfield, CT
Alfred W. Hanmer School
Federal NCES profile for Alfred W. Hanmer School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090507001059
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alfred W. Hanmer School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Wethersfield · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alfred W. Hanmer School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred W. Hanmer School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Wethersfield, CT.
School address
District: Wethersfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090507001059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Alfred W. Hanmer School held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090507001059 · Wethersfield, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 10.8:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Wethersfield High School (1,146 students)
Alfred W. Hanmer School held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Alfred W. Hanmer School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wethersfield H
Wethersfield High School
1,146 students
- Silas Deane Mi
Silas Deane Middle School
546 students
- Highcrest Scho 429
Highcrest School
429 students
- Emerson-Willia 408
Emerson-Williams School
408 students
- Samuel B. Webb 342
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
342 students
- This school 280
Alfred W. Hanmer School
280 students
What this shows Alfred W. Hanmer School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alfred W. Hanmer School compares
Alfred W. Hanmer School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Alfred W. Hanmer School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Wethersfield School District reports $22,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alfred W. Hanmer School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wethersfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silas Deane Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highcrest School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson-Williams School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel B. Webb Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alfred W. Hanmer School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Wethersfield
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Discovery Academy
Standard public school
522 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Emerson-Williams School
Standard public school
408 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
Standard public school
342 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Charles Wright School
Standard public school
235 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alfred W. Hanmer School
How many students attend Alfred W. Hanmer School?
Alfred W. Hanmer School has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wethersfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred W. Hanmer School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred W. Hanmer School is 10.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alfred W. Hanmer School?
27.8% of students at Alfred W. Hanmer School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alfred W. Hanmer School?
The largest demographic group at Alfred W. Hanmer School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Wethersfield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alfred W. Hanmer School?
Alfred W. Hanmer School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alfred W. Hanmer School rank among schools in Wethersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred W. Hanmer School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Wethersfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wethersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Wethersfield School District?
Besides Alfred W. Hanmer School, Wethersfield School District also operates Wethersfield High School (1,146 students), Silas Deane Middle School (546 students), and Highcrest School (429 students). See the Wethersfield School District district page for the complete list.