Enrollment
364
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alma E. Pagels School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alma E. Pagels School
Alma E. Pagels School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 364 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 364 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 185 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among West Haven's public schools, it stands alongside Engineering - Science University Magnet School (608 students): Alma E. Pagels School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 10.7:1).
West Haven School District also operates West Haven High School (1,813 students) and Harry M. Bailey Middle School (885 students) alongside Alma E. Pagels School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alma E. Pagels School compares
Alma E. Pagels School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Haven School District, which includes Alma E. Pagels School.
$21,698
Per student
-9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 52.1%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~364 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Alma E. Pagels School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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