- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wethersfield, CT
Charles Wright School
Federal NCES profile for Charles Wright School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090507001060
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Wright School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Wethersfield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles Wright School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Wright School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Wethersfield, CT.
School address
District: Wethersfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090507001060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Charles Wright School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 090507001060 · Wethersfield, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 9.8:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wethersfield High School (1,146 students)
Charles Wright School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Charles Wright School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wethersfield H
Wethersfield High School
1,146 students
- Silas Deane Mi
Silas Deane Middle School
546 students
- Highcrest Scho 429
Highcrest School
429 students
- Emerson-Willia 408
Emerson-Williams School
408 students
- Samuel B. Webb 342
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
342 students
- This school 235
Charles Wright School
235 students
What this shows Charles Wright School reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Wright School compares
Charles Wright 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,484
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
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
African American 6.8%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Charles Wright School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Wethersfield School District reports $22,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles Wright School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wethersfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silas Deane Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highcrest School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson-Williams School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel B. Webb Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Wright School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Wethersfield
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Discovery Academy
Standard public school
522 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Emerson-Williams School
Standard public school
408 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
Standard public school
342 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Alfred W. Hanmer School
Standard public school
280 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~235 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Charles Wright School
How many students attend Charles Wright School?
Charles Wright School has 235 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wethersfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Wright School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Wright School is 9.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 38% 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 Charles Wright School?
30.4% of students at Charles Wright School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Wright School?
The largest demographic group at Charles Wright School is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Wethersfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Wright School?
Charles Wright School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Charles Wright School rank among schools in Wethersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Wright School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Wethersfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wethersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Wethersfield School District?
Besides Charles Wright School, Wethersfield School District also operates Wethersfield High School (1,146 students), Silas Deane Middle School (546 students), and Highcrest School (429 students). See the Wethersfield School District district page for the complete list.