- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwalk, CT
Cranbury Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cranbury Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090309000643
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cranbury Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cranbury Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cranbury Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Norwalk, CT.
School address
District: Norwalk School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090309000643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Cranbury Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 090309000643 · Norwalk, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 11.4:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students)
Cranbury Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Cranbury Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brien Mcmahon
Brien Mcmahon High School
1,739 students
- Norwalk High S
Norwalk High School
1,494 students
- West Rocks Mid 657
West Rocks Middle School
657 students
- Ponus Ridge St 637
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy
637 students
- Nathan Hale Mi 499
Nathan Hale Middle School
499 students
- This school 410
Cranbury Elementary School
410 students
What this shows Cranbury Elementary School reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cranbury Elementary School compares
Cranbury 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$26,420
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Cranbury Elementary School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwalk School District reports $26,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cranbury Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brien Mcmahon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwalk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Rocks Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ponus Ridge Steam Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cranbury Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Norwalk
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School
Standard public school
457 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Tracey Magnet School
Standard public school
434 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School
Standard public school
428 students 13:1 students per teacher
Rowayton School
Standard public school
402 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Concord Magnet School
Standard public school
388 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Marvin Elementary School
Standard public school
375 students 12.9:1 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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cranbury Elementary School
How many students attend Cranbury Elementary School?
Cranbury Elementary School has 410 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwalk, CT. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cranbury Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cranbury Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 Cranbury Elementary School?
32.7% of students at Cranbury Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cranbury Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cranbury Elementary School is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cranbury Elementary School?
Cranbury Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Cranbury Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Cranbury Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk School District?
Besides Cranbury Elementary School, Norwalk School District also operates Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students), Norwalk High School (1,494 students), and West Rocks Middle School (657 students). See the Norwalk School District district page for the complete list.