Enrollment
457
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Farms School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Farms School
East Farms School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Farmington, Connecticut, enrolling 457 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Connecticut schools and 21% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.8% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Connecticut average.
With 457 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 254 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #198, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Asian (29%) (diversity index 68/100).
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Farmington's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Woods Upper Elementary School (676 students): East Farms School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 11.7:1).
Farmington School District also operates Farmington High School (1,261 students) and West Woods Upper Elementary School (676 students) alongside East Farms 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 East Farms School compares
East Farms 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,328
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington School District, which includes East Farms School.
$22,328
Per student
-6%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.5%
State 16.0%
Federal 4.5%
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 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
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- 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.
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 (~457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Farms School a good school?
East Farms School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 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.
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