- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brookfield, CT
Center Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Center Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090054000110
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Brookfield · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Brookfield, CT.
School address
District: Brookfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090054000110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
370 on latest CCD 090054000110 · Brookfield, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 11.9:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookfield High School (849 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 4 public schools in Brookfield. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Center Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookfield Hig
Brookfield High School
849 students
- Whisconier Mid
Whisconier Middle School
595 students
- Huckleberry Hi
Huckleberry Hill Elementary School
527 students
- This school
Center Elementary School
370 students
What this shows Center Elementary School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Elementary School compares
Center Elementary School vs Connecticut and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 45% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,946
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.
Programs
District finance for Brookfield School District reports $22,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whisconier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huckleberry Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Elementary School
How many students attend Center Elementary School?
Center Elementary School has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brookfield, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% 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 Center Elementary School?
20.0% of students at Center Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Elementary School?
Center Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Center Elementary School rank among public schools in Brookfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Brookfield, 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 Brookfield School District?
Besides Center Elementary School, Brookfield School District also operates Brookfield High School (849 students), Whisconier Middle School (595 students), and Huckleberry Hill Elementary School (527 students). See the Brookfield School District district page for the complete list.