Enrollment
303
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bethel, CT
Anna H. Rockwell School
Federal NCES profile for Anna H. Rockwell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090027000023
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anna H. Rockwell School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Bethel · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Anna H. Rockwell School has class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anna H. Rockwell School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bethel, CT.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090027000023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anna H. Rockwell School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anna H. Rockwell School
Anna H. Rockwell School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bethel, Connecticut, enrolling 303 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.9% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 303 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 240 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #204, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Bethel's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ralph M. T. Johnson School (652 students): Anna H. Rockwell School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 14.2:1).
Bethel School District also operates Bethel High School (1,097 students) and Bethel Middle School (758 students) alongside Anna H. Rockwell 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 Anna H. Rockwell School compares
Anna H. Rockwell 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 77% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,716
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Anna H. Rockwell School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethel School District, which includes Anna H. Rockwell School.
$20,716
Per student
-13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.7%
State 26.0%
Federal 6.3%
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 Anna H. Rockwell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralph M. T. Johnson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank a. Berry School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anna H. Rockwell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Bethel
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~303 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Anna H. Rockwell School
How many students attend Anna H. Rockwell School?
Anna H. Rockwell School has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bethel, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anna H. Rockwell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anna H. Rockwell School is 13.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anna H. Rockwell School?
27.9% of students at Anna H. Rockwell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anna H. Rockwell School?
The largest demographic group at Anna H. Rockwell School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Bethel, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anna H. Rockwell School?
Anna H. Rockwell School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anna H. Rockwell School rank among public schools in Bethel?
By Resource Investment Index, Anna H. Rockwell School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bethel, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bethel on the city page.
Is Anna H. Rockwell School a good school?
Anna H. Rockwell School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of 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 Bethel School District?
Besides Anna H. Rockwell School, Bethel School District also operates Bethel High School (1,097 students), Bethel Middle School (758 students), and Ralph M. T. Johnson School (652 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.
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