- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmington, CT
East Farms School
Federal NCES profile for East Farms School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090156001206
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Farms School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 9.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Farms School has class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Farms School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Farmington, CT.
School address
District: Farmington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090156001206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
East Farms School grew from 468 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 090156001206 · Farmington, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 14.7:1 · 9.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High School (1,261 students)
East Farms School grew from 468 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
East Farms School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High School
1,261 students
- West Woods Upp
West Woods Upper Elementary School
676 students
- Irving a. Robb
Irving a. Robbins Middle School
670 students
- This school 457
East Farms School
457 students
- West District 357
West District School
357 students
- Noah Wallace S 342
Noah Wallace School
342 students
What this shows East Farms School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Farms School compares
East Farms School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.8% | ▼ 73% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 89% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,030
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
Asian 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, East Farms School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Farmington School District reports $23,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Farms School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Woods Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving a. Robbins Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West District School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Noah Wallace School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Farms School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Farmington
2 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Farms School
How many students attend East Farms School?
East Farms School has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmington, CT. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Farms School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Farms School is 14.7:1, which is 21% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Farms School?
9.8% of students at East Farms School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Farms School?
The largest demographic group at East Farms School is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Farmington, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Farms School?
East Farms School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 East Farms School rank among elementary schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, East Farms School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Farmington, 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 Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington School District?
Besides East Farms School, Farmington School District also operates Farmington High School (1,261 students), West Woods Upper Elementary School (676 students), and Irving a. Robbins Middle School (670 students). See the Farmington School District district page for the complete list.