- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Hartford, CT
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Thomas S. O'connell 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 090126000196
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in East Hartford · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School has class sizes larger than 75% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in East Hartford, CT.
School address
District: East Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090126000196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 090126000196 · East Hartford, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 13:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: East Hartford High School (1,776 students)
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Hartford
East Hartford High School
1,776 students
- East Hartford
East Hartford Middle School
971 students
- This school 519
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
519 students
- Governor Willi 345
Governor William Pitkin School
345 students
- Robert J. O'br 344
Robert J. O'brien School
344 students
- Joseph O. Good 334
Joseph O. Goodwin School
334 students
What this shows Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School compares
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▲ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,806
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
African American 27.2%
White 19.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Hartford School District reports $23,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hartford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hartford Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor William Pitkin School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert J. O'brien School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph O. Goodwin School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in East Hartford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Governor William Pitkin School
Standard public school
345 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Robert J. O'brien School
Standard public school
344 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Joseph O. Goodwin School
Standard public school
334 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Dr. John a. Langford School
Standard public school
316 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School
Standard public school
310 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Anna E. Norris School
Standard public school
279 students 11.2:1 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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
How many students attend Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School?
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School is 13:1, which is 7% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School?
50.3% of students at Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in East Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School?
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell 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 Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School rank among elementary schools in East Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in East Hartford, 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 East Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in East Hartford School District?
Besides Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School, East Hartford School District also operates East Hartford High School (1,776 students), East Hartford Middle School (971 students), and Governor William Pitkin School (345 students). See the East Hartford School District district page for the complete list.