- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westport, CT
Coleytown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coleytown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090504001051
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coleytown Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Westport · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 0.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Coleytown Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coleytown Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Westport, CT.
School address
District: Westport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090504001051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Coleytown Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 090504001051 · Westport, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 11:1 · 0.2% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Staples High School (1,629 students)
Coleytown Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Coleytown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staples High S
Staples High School
1,629 students
- Bedford Middle
Bedford Middle School
710 students
- Long Lots Scho 571
Long Lots School
571 students
- Coleytown Midd 484
Coleytown Middle School
484 students
- This school 461
Coleytown Elementary School
461 students
- Green's Farms 460
Green's Farms School
460 students
What this shows Coleytown Elementary School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coleytown Elementary School compares
Coleytown Elementary 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.2% | ▼ 99% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$28,385
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
Counselors0.0 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 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 5.4%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Coleytown Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westport School District reports $28,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coleytown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bedford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Lots School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleytown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green's Farms School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coleytown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar elementary schools in Westport
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Long Lots School
Standard public school
571 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Green's Farms School
Standard public school
460 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
King's Highway Elementary School
Standard public school
451 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Saugatuck Elementary School
Standard public school
395 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coleytown Elementary School
How many students attend Coleytown Elementary School?
Coleytown Elementary School has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleytown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coleytown Elementary School is 11:1, which is 9% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 30% 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 Coleytown Elementary School?
0.2% of students at Coleytown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coleytown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coleytown Elementary School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Westport, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coleytown Elementary School?
Coleytown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Coleytown Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Westport?
By Resource Investment Index, Coleytown Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Westport, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Westport on the city page.
What other schools are in Westport School District?
Besides Coleytown Elementary School, Westport School District also operates Staples High School (1,629 students), Bedford Middle School (710 students), and Long Lots School (571 students). See the Westport School District district page for the complete list.