Enrollment
251
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Hampton, CT
Center School
Federal NCES profile for Center School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090123000186
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in East Hampton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Center School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in East Hampton, CT.
School address
District: East Hampton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090123000186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Center School
Center School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in East Hampton, Connecticut, enrolling 251 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.3:1, Center School is leaner than roughly 87% of Connecticut schools and 23% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 251 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 160 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #146, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1255 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
East Hampton School District also operates Memorial School (511 students) and East Hampton High School (488 students) alongside Center 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 School compares
Center 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 53% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,141
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
Counselors0.2 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 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Center School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Hampton School District, which includes Center School.
$23,141
Per student
-3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 32.6%
Federal 4.4%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hampton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hampton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~251 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Center School
How many students attend Center School?
Center School has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Hampton, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center School is 9.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 41% 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 School?
17.0% of students at Center School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center School?
The largest demographic group at Center School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in East Hampton, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center School?
Center School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Center School rank among public schools in East Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Center School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in East Hampton, 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 East Hampton on the city page.
Is Center School a good school?
Center School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% 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 East Hampton School District?
Besides Center School, East Hampton School District also operates Memorial School (511 students), East Hampton High School (488 students), and East Hampton Middle School (411 students). See the East Hampton School District district page for the complete list.
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