Enrollment
370
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Center Elementary School
Center Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brookfield, Connecticut, enrolling 370 students.
At 11.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 291 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #126.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Brookfield School District also operates Brookfield High School (849 students) and Whisconier Middle School (595 students) alongside Center 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 Center Elementary School compares
Center 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,784
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brookfield School District, which includes Center Elementary School.
$21,784
Per student
-9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.4%
State 15.6%
Federal 2.9%
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 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
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other 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 (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Brookfield on the city page.
Is Center Elementary School a good school?
Center Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 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.
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