Enrollment
393
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Simsbury, CT
Central School
Federal NCES profile for Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090411000810
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Simsbury · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central School has class sizes larger than 85% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Simsbury, CT.
School address
District: Simsbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090411000810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central School
Central School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Simsbury, Connecticut, enrolling 393 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 393 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #196.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 49/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Simsbury School District also operates Simsbury High School (1,187 students) and Squadron Line School (710 students) alongside Central 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 Central School compares
Central 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 59% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 85% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,884
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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Asian 7.9%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Central School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Simsbury School District, which includes Central School.
$22,884
Per student
-4%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.7%
State 23.1%
Federal 4.2%
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 Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simsbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Squadron Line School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry James Memorial School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Latimer Lane School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tootin' Hills School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~393 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central School
How many students attend Central School?
Central School has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Simsbury, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central School is 14:1, which is 16% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central School?
15.0% of students at Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central School?
The largest demographic group at Central School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Simsbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central School?
Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Central School rank among public schools in Simsbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Simsbury, 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 Simsbury on the city page.
Is Central School a good school?
Central School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of 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 Simsbury School District?
Besides Central School, Simsbury School District also operates Simsbury High School (1,187 students), Squadron Line School (710 students), and Henry James Memorial School (685 students). See the Simsbury School District district page for the complete list.
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