- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Central School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 090411000810 · Simsbury, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 14:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Simsbury High School (1,187 students)
Central School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simsbury High
Simsbury High School
1,187 students
- Squadron Line
Squadron Line School
710 students
- Henry James Me
Henry James Memorial School
685 students
- Latimer Lane S
Latimer Lane School
483 students
- This school 393
Central School
393 students
- Tootin' Hills 368
Tootin' Hills School
368 students
What this shows Central School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central School compares
Central 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,454
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Simsbury School District reports $23,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~393 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.