Enrollment
519
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+7% 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
What stands out at Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in East Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 519 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 519 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 192 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among East Hartford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Governor William Pitkin School (345 students): Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13:1 vs 11.9:1).
East Hartford School District also operates East Hartford High School (1,776 students) and East Hartford Middle School (971 students) alongside Dr. Thomas S. O'connell 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 Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School compares
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,340
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
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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Hartford School District, which includes Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School.
$23,340
Per student
-2%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
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 (~519 students)
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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 an 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, 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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School a good school?
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 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.
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