- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Haven, CT
Alma E. Pagels School
Federal NCES profile for Alma E. Pagels School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090495001027
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alma E. Pagels School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in West Haven · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alma E. Pagels School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alma E. Pagels School ranks #4 of 7 schools in West Haven, CT.
School address
District: West Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090495001027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Alma E. Pagels School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 090495001027 · West Haven, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 10.4:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West Haven High School (1,813 students)
Alma E. Pagels School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Alma E. Pagels School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Haven Hig
West Haven High School
1,813 students
- Harry M. Baile
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
885 students
- Carrigan 5/6 I
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
829 students
- Savin Rock Com 459
Savin Rock Community School
459 students
- Forest School 428
Forest School
428 students
- This school 364
Alma E. Pagels School
364 students
What this shows Alma E. Pagels School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alma E. Pagels School compares
Alma E. Pagels 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 29% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,199
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
White 28.8%
African American 25.5%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Alma E. Pagels School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for West Haven School District reports $21,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alma E. Pagels School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry M. Bailey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Savin Rock Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alma E. Pagels School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in West Haven
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Standard public school
608 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Savin Rock Community School
Standard public school
459 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Forest School
Standard public school
428 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Seth G. Haley School
Standard public school
332 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Washington School
Standard public school
321 students 10:1 students per teacher
Edith E. Mackrille School
Standard public school
320 students 11.9:1 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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alma E. Pagels School
How many students attend Alma E. Pagels School?
Alma E. Pagels School has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alma E. Pagels School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alma E. Pagels School is 10.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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 Alma E. Pagels School?
46.9% of students at Alma E. Pagels School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alma E. Pagels School?
The largest demographic group at Alma E. Pagels School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.6% of enrollment, in West Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alma E. Pagels School?
Alma E. Pagels School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Alma E. Pagels School rank among schools in West Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Alma E. Pagels School ranks #4 of 7 schools in West Haven, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in West Haven School District?
Besides Alma E. Pagels School, West Haven School District also operates West Haven High School (1,813 students), Harry M. Bailey Middle School (885 students), and Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School (829 students). See the West Haven School District district page for the complete list.