Enrollment
292
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westbrook, CT
Daisy Ingraham School
Federal NCES profile for Daisy Ingraham School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090498001042
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daisy Ingraham School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Westbrook · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Daisy Ingraham School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daisy Ingraham School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Westbrook, CT.
School address
District: Westbrook School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090498001042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daisy Ingraham School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daisy Ingraham School
Daisy Ingraham School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Westbrook, Connecticut, enrolling 292 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 292 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 247 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #94.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Westbrook School District spends $34,651 per pupil, 45% above the Connecticut average, a better-resourced district than most.
Westbrook School District also operates Westbrook High School (166 students) and Westbrook Middle School (126 students) alongside Daisy Ingraham 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 Daisy Ingraham School compares
Daisy Ingraham 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$34,651
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Daisy Ingraham School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westbrook School District, which includes Daisy Ingraham School.
$34,651
Per student
+45%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+109%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.3%
State 13.5%
Federal 4.3%
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 Daisy Ingraham School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westbrook Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daisy Ingraham School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 81/100
Similar other 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 (~292 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Daisy Ingraham School
How many students attend Daisy Ingraham School?
Daisy Ingraham School has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westbrook, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daisy Ingraham School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daisy Ingraham School is 10.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 36% 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 Daisy Ingraham School?
23.0% of students at Daisy Ingraham School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daisy Ingraham School?
The largest demographic group at Daisy Ingraham School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Westbrook, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daisy Ingraham School?
Daisy Ingraham School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Daisy Ingraham School rank among public schools in Westbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Daisy Ingraham School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Westbrook, 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 Westbrook on the city page.
Is Daisy Ingraham School a good school?
Daisy Ingraham School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Westbrook School District?
Besides Daisy Ingraham School, Westbrook School District also operates Westbrook High School (166 students) and Westbrook Middle School (126 students). See the Westbrook School District district page for the complete list.
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