Enrollment
522
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trumbull, CT
Booth Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Booth Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090462000927
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Booth Hill School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Trumbull · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Booth Hill School has class sizes larger than 88% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Booth Hill School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Trumbull, CT.
School address
District: Trumbull School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090462000927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Booth Hill School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Booth Hill School
Booth Hill School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Trumbull, Connecticut, enrolling 522 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Connecticut schools and 20% 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 13.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 522 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 273 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 59/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Trumbull's elementary schools, it stands alongside Frenchtown Elementary School (516 students): Booth Hill School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 11.2:1).
Trumbull School District also operates Trumbull High School (2,152 students) and Madison Middle School (857 students) alongside Booth Hill 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 Booth Hill School compares
Booth Hill 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 64% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,688
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 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Asian 7.7%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Booth Hill School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trumbull School District, which includes Booth Hill School.
$20,688
Per student
-13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.4%
State 17.0%
Federal 4.6%
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 Booth Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trumbull High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frenchtown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middlebrook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Booth Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Trumbull
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Frenchtown Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Middlebrook School
Standard public school
502 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Daniels Farm School
Standard public school
484 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Jane Ryan School
Standard public school
438 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Tashua School
Standard public school
394 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~522 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Booth Hill School
How many students attend Booth Hill School?
Booth Hill School has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trumbull, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booth Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Booth Hill School is 14.5:1, which is 20% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Booth Hill School?
13.2% of students at Booth Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Booth Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Booth Hill School is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Trumbull, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Booth Hill School?
Booth Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Booth Hill School rank among elementary schools in Trumbull?
By Resource Investment Index, Booth Hill School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Trumbull, 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 Trumbull on the city page.
Is Booth Hill School a good school?
Booth Hill School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Trumbull School District?
Besides Booth Hill School, Trumbull School District also operates Trumbull High School (2,152 students), Madison Middle School (857 students), and Hillcrest Middle School (792 students). See the Trumbull School District district page for the complete list.
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