- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seymour, CT
Bungay School
Federal NCES profile for Bungay School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090399000790
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bungay School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Seymour · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bungay School has class sizes larger than 96% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bungay School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Seymour, CT.
School address
District: Seymour School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090399000790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Bungay School grew from 454 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 090399000790 · Seymour, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 16.5:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Seymour High School (604 students)
Bungay School grew from 454 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bungay School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seymour High S
Seymour High School
604 students
- Chatfield-Lopr
Chatfield-Lopresti School
515 students
- Seymour Middle
Seymour Middle School
494 students
- This school
Bungay School
478 students
What this shows Bungay School reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bungay School compares
Bungay 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 36% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 96% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$20,725
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
African American 6.1%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Bungay School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Seymour School District reports $20,725 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bungay School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chatfield-Lopresti School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seymour Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bungay School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bungay School
How many students attend Bungay School?
Bungay School has 478 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seymour, CT. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bungay School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bungay School is 16.5:1, which is 36% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bungay School?
29.1% of students at Bungay School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bungay School?
The largest demographic group at Bungay School is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Seymour, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bungay School?
Bungay School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Bungay School rank among public schools in Seymour?
By Resource Investment Index, Bungay School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Seymour, 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 Seymour School District?
Besides Bungay School, Seymour School District also operates Seymour High School (604 students), Chatfield-Lopresti School (515 students), and Seymour Middle School (494 students). See the Seymour School District district page for the complete list.