- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Anna H. Rockwell School grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 090027000023 · Bethel, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 13.2:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel High School (1,097 students)
Anna H. Rockwell School grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Anna H. Rockwell School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel High Sc
Bethel High School
1,097 students
- Bethel Middle
Bethel Middle School
758 students
- Ralph M. T. Jo
Ralph M. T. Johnson School
652 students
- Frank a. Berry 378
Frank a. Berry School
378 students
- This school 303
Anna H. Rockwell School
303 students
What this shows Anna H. Rockwell School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anna H. Rockwell School compares
Anna H. Rockwell 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,338
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
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.
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
District finance for Bethel School District reports $21,338 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~303 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), up 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.