Enrollment
532
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tolland, CT
Birch Grove Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Birch Grove Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090456000948
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birch Grove Primary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Tolland · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Birch Grove Primary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Grove Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tolland, CT.
School address
District: Tolland School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090456000948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Birch Grove Primary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Birch Grove Primary School
Birch Grove Primary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tolland, Connecticut, enrolling 532 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Connecticut schools and 22% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 532 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 259 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #220, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Tolland School District also operates Tolland High School (639 students) and Tolland Intermediate School (483 students) alongside Birch Grove Primary 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 Birch Grove Primary School compares
Birch Grove Primary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 67% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 90% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$21,601
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
White 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.4%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Birch Grove Primary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tolland School District, which includes Birch Grove Primary School.
$21,601
Per student
-10%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.8%
State 39.6%
Federal 3.5%
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 Birch Grove Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tolland Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tolland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birch Grove Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~532 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Birch Grove Primary School
How many students attend Birch Grove Primary School?
Birch Grove Primary School has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tolland, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birch Grove Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birch Grove Primary School is 14.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Birch Grove Primary School?
12.1% of students at Birch Grove Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birch Grove Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Birch Grove Primary School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Tolland, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birch Grove Primary School?
Birch Grove Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Birch Grove Primary School rank among public schools in Tolland?
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Grove Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tolland, 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 Tolland on the city page.
Is Birch Grove Primary School a good school?
Birch Grove Primary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Tolland School District?
Besides Birch Grove Primary School, Tolland School District also operates Tolland High School (639 students), Tolland Intermediate School (483 students), and Tolland Middle School (468 students). See the Tolland School District district page for the complete list.
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