- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Center School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 090123000186 · East Hampton, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 9.3:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial School (511 students)
Center School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Center School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial Schoo
Memorial School
511 students
- East Hampton H
East Hampton High School
488 students
- East Hampton M
East Hampton Middle School
411 students
- This school
Center School
251 students
What this shows Center School reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center School compares
Center 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$24,303
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
Counselors0.2 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.
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
District finance for East Hampton School District reports $24,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~251 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), down 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.