- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Burr District Elementary School shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 090353900757 · Higganum, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 9.9:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Haddam-Killingworth High School (466 students)
Burr District Elementary School shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Burr District Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haddam-Killing
Haddam-Killingworth High School
466 students
- Haddam-Killing
Haddam-Killingworth Middle School
423 students
- Haddam-Killing
Haddam-Killingworth Intermediate School
280 students
- This school
Burr District Elementary School
278 students
- Killingworth E
Killingworth Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Burr District Elementary School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burr District Elementary School compares
Burr District Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$25,889
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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
District finance for Regional School District 17 reports $25,889 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~278 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), down 34.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.