Enrollment
407
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newington, CT
Anna Reynolds School
Federal NCES profile for Anna Reynolds School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090288000611
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anna Reynolds School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Newington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Anna Reynolds School has class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anna Reynolds School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Newington, CT.
School address
District: Newington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090288000611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anna Reynolds School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anna Reynolds School
Anna Reynolds School is a mid-sized elementary school in Newington, Connecticut, enrolling 407 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.3% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 407 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 289 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #174.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 67/100).
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Newington's elementary schools, it stands alongside John Wallace Middle School (610 students): Anna Reynolds School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 12.7:1).
Newington School District also operates Newington High School (1,255 students) and John Wallace Middle School (610 students) alongside Anna Reynolds 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 Reynolds School compares
Anna Reynolds 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 28% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,960
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
White 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Anna Reynolds School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newington School District, which includes Anna Reynolds School.
$23,960
Per student
+0%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.6%
State 31.6%
Federal 4.8%
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 Anna Reynolds School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Wallace Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Kellogg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Paterson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Chaffee School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anna Reynolds School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,255
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Newington
2 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 (~407 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Anna Reynolds School
How many students attend Anna Reynolds School?
Anna Reynolds School has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newington, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anna Reynolds School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anna Reynolds School is 13.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anna Reynolds School?
26.3% of students at Anna Reynolds School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anna Reynolds School?
The largest demographic group at Anna Reynolds School is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Newington, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anna Reynolds School?
Anna Reynolds School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Anna Reynolds School rank among elementary schools in Newington?
By Resource Investment Index, Anna Reynolds School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Newington, 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 Newington on the city page.
Is Anna Reynolds School a good school?
Anna Reynolds School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Newington School District?
Besides Anna Reynolds School, Newington School District also operates Newington High School (1,255 students), John Wallace Middle School (610 students), and Martin Kellogg Middle School (567 students). See the Newington School District district page for the complete list.
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