- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Birch Grove Primary School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090456000948 · Tolland, CT Other · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 14.8:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Tolland High School (639 students)
Birch Grove Primary School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Birch Grove Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tolland High S
Tolland High School
639 students
- This school
Birch Grove Primary School
532 students
- Tolland Interm
Tolland Intermediate School
483 students
- Tolland Middle
Tolland Middle School
468 students
What this shows Birch Grove Primary School reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birch Grove Primary School compares
Birch Grove Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,572
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
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.
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
District finance for Tolland School District reports $21,572 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~532 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.