- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Naugatuck, CT
Andrew Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Andrew Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090264000499
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrew Avenue School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Naugatuck · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrew Avenue School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Avenue School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Naugatuck, CT.
School address
District: Naugatuck School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090264000499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Andrew Avenue School grew from 239 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 090264000499 · Naugatuck, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 10.5:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Naugatuck High School (1,202 students)
Andrew Avenue School grew from 239 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Andrew Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Naugatuck High
Naugatuck High School
1,202 students
- City Hill Midd
City Hill Middle School
614 students
- Maple Hill Sch 464
Maple Hill School
464 students
- Hop Brook Elem 312
Hop Brook Elementary School
312 students
- Cross Street I 311
Cross Street Intermediate School
311 students
- This school 221
Andrew Avenue School
221 students
What this shows Andrew Avenue School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andrew Avenue School compares
Andrew Avenue School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 87% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$20,600
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.8%
White 35.7%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Andrew Avenue School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Naugatuck School District reports $20,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andrew Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naugatuck High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| City Hill Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Hill School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hop Brook Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Street Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrew Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Naugatuck
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Maple Hill School
Standard public school
464 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Hop Brook Elementary School
Standard public school
312 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Cross Street Intermediate School
Standard public school
311 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Hillside Intermediate School
Standard public school
292 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Western School
Standard public school
242 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Salem School
Standard public school
231 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Andrew Avenue School
How many students attend Andrew Avenue School?
Andrew Avenue School has 221 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Naugatuck, CT. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew Avenue School is 10.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 33% 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 Andrew Avenue School?
68.2% of students at Andrew Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrew Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Andrew Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment, in Naugatuck, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrew Avenue School?
Andrew Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Andrew Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Naugatuck?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Avenue School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Naugatuck, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Naugatuck on the city page.
What other schools are in Naugatuck School District?
Besides Andrew Avenue School, Naugatuck School District also operates Naugatuck High School (1,202 students), City Hill Middle School (614 students), and Maple Hill School (464 students). See the Naugatuck School District district page for the complete list.