Enrollment
278
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Higganum, CT
Burr District Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Burr District Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090353900757
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burr District Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Connecticut schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Higganum · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Burr District Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burr District Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Higganum, CT.
School address
District: Regional School District 17 · Connecticut
NCES ID 090353900757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burr District Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burr District Elementary School
Burr District Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Higganum, Connecticut, enrolling 278 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 278 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 194 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Regional School District 17 also operates Haddam-Killingworth High School (466 students) and Haddam-Killingworth Middle School (423 students) alongside Burr District Elementary 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 Burr District Elementary School compares
Burr District Elementary 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 62% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,698
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 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Burr District Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Regional School District 17, which includes Burr District Elementary School.
$25,698
Per student
+8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 22.0%
Federal 3.2%
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 Burr District Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haddam-Killingworth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haddam-Killingworth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haddam-Killingworth Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Killingworth Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burr District Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
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 (~278 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Burr District Elementary School
How many students attend Burr District Elementary School?
Burr District Elementary School has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Higganum, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burr District Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burr District Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burr District Elementary School?
13.9% of students at Burr District Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burr District Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Burr District Elementary School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Higganum, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burr District Elementary School?
Burr District Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 Burr District Elementary School rank among public schools in Higganum?
By Resource Investment Index, Burr District Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Higganum, 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 Higganum on the city page.
Is Burr District Elementary School a good school?
Burr District Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Connecticut schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Regional School District 17?
Besides Burr District Elementary School, Regional School District 17 also operates Haddam-Killingworth High School (466 students), Haddam-Killingworth Middle School (423 students), and Haddam-Killingworth Intermediate School (280 students). See the Regional School District 17 district page for the complete list.
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