Enrollment
819
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Britain, CT
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Diloreto Elementary & Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090267000510
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in New Britain · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diloreto Elementary & Middle School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in New Britain, CT.
School address
District: New Britain School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090267000510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Diloreto Elementary & Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Diloreto Elementary & Middle School
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School is a higher-need, large elementary school in New Britain, Connecticut, enrolling 819 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.1:1 is larger than about 86% of Connecticut schools and 17% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 819 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 71 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 819 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Britain's elementary schools, it stands alongside Smalley Elementary School (594 students): Diloreto Elementary & Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 11.4:1).
New Britain School District also operates New Britain High School (2,521 students) and Pulaski Middle School (839 students) alongside Diloreto Elementary & Middle 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 Diloreto Elementary & Middle School compares
Diloreto Elementary & Middle 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 77% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$23,576
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 819 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 80.7%
White 8.8%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Diloreto Elementary & Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Britain School District, which includes Diloreto Elementary & Middle School.
$23,576
Per student
-1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 59.9%
Federal 15.8%
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 Diloreto Elementary & Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slade Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smalley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Diloreto Elementary & Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,521
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in New Britain
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Smalley Elementary School
Standard public school
594 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Smith Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Vance Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Chamberlain Elementary School
Standard public school
402 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
389 students 9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~819 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Diloreto Elementary & Middle School
How many students attend Diloreto Elementary & Middle School?
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School has 819 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Britain, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diloreto Elementary & Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Diloreto Elementary & Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 17% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Diloreto Elementary & Middle School?
64.5% of students at Diloreto Elementary & Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diloreto Elementary & Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Diloreto Elementary & Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment, in New Britain, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diloreto Elementary & Middle School?
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Diloreto Elementary & Middle School rank among elementary schools in New Britain?
By Resource Investment Index, Diloreto Elementary & Middle School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in New Britain, 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 New Britain on the city page.
Is Diloreto Elementary & Middle School a good school?
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 New Britain School District?
Besides Diloreto Elementary & Middle School, New Britain School District also operates New Britain High School (2,521 students), Pulaski Middle School (839 students), and Slade Middle School (781 students). See the New Britain School District district page for the complete list.
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