- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cheshire, CT
Doolittle School
Federal NCES profile for Doolittle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090075000126
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doolittle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Cheshire · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Doolittle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doolittle School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Cheshire, CT.
School address
District: Cheshire School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090075000126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Doolittle School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 090075000126 · Cheshire, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 14.3:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheshire High School (1,208 students)
Doolittle School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Doolittle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cheshire High
Cheshire High School
1,208 students
- Highland Schoo
Highland School
899 students
- Dodd Middle Sc
Dodd Middle School
660 students
- This school
Doolittle School
529 students
- Norton School 412
Norton School
412 students
- Chapman School 369
Chapman School
369 students
What this shows Doolittle School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Doolittle School compares
Doolittle 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 50% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,860
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 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Doolittle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cheshire School District reports $22,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Doolittle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dodd Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norton School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapman School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Doolittle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Cheshire
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Doolittle School
How many students attend Doolittle School?
Doolittle School has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cheshire, CT. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doolittle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Doolittle School is 14.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Doolittle School?
18.3% of students at Doolittle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doolittle School?
The largest demographic group at Doolittle School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Cheshire, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doolittle School?
Doolittle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Doolittle School rank among elementary schools in Cheshire?
By Resource Investment Index, Doolittle School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Cheshire, 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 Cheshire on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheshire School District?
Besides Doolittle School, Cheshire School District also operates Cheshire High School (1,208 students), Highland School (899 students), and Dodd Middle School (660 students). See the Cheshire School District district page for the complete list.