- Enrollment
- 2,521
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.4 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 090267000510 · New Britain, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
819 enr · 14.1:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: New Britain High School (2,521 students)
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.4 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Britain Hi
New Britain High School
2,521 students
- Pulaski Middle 839
Pulaski Middle School
839 students
- This school 819
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School
819 students
- Slade Middle S 781
Slade Middle School
781 students
- Smalley Elemen 594
Smalley Elementary School
594 students
- Lincoln Elemen 552
Lincoln Elementary School
552 students
What this shows Diloreto Elementary & Middle School reports 819 students on the CCD universe file.
How Diloreto Elementary & Middle School compares
Diloreto Elementary & Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,023
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
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.
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
District finance for New Britain School District reports $24,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~819 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 842 (2022-23) → 824 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.