Enrollment
519
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 090126000196
Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School — East Hartford, CT
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: East Hartford School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School reports 519 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 50.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 38% above the Connecticut average and 3% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Hartford School District spends $26,032 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.0% from local sources (property taxes), 53.4% from the state, and 10.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▲ 38% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 75% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$26,032
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 519 Top 69% in Connecticut — larger than 31% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 50.3% +38% vs state
NCES ID 090126000196
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.1%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Hartford School District, which includes Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School.
$26,032
Per student
-8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 53.4%
Federal 10.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in East Hartford, CT.
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 13.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in East Hartford, CT.
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 57/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.