- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Litchfield, CT
Center School
Federal NCES profile for Center School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090222000405
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Litchfield · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Center School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, CT.
School address
District: Litchfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090222000405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Center School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 090222000405 · Litchfield, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 10.4:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Litchfield High School (234 students)
Center School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.5 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
- This school
Center School
260 students
- Litchfield Hig
Litchfield High School
234 students
- Litchfield Int
Litchfield Intermediate School
189 students
- Litchfield Mid
Litchfield Middle School
125 students
What this shows Center School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center School compares
Center School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 63% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,825
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 Litchfield School District reports $26,825 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Middle School | Smaller | 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
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center School
How many students attend Center School?
Center School has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Litchfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center School is 10.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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?
13.5% of students at Center School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center School?
Center School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Litchfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Center School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, 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 Litchfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Litchfield School District?
Besides Center School, Litchfield School District also operates Litchfield High School (234 students), Litchfield Intermediate School (189 students), and Litchfield Middle School (125 students). See the Litchfield School District district page for the complete list.