- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Haven, CT
Edgewood School
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090279000553
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279000553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Edgewood School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 090279000553 · New Haven, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 12.4:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students)
Edgewood School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Edgewood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilbur Cross H
Wilbur Cross High School
1,742 students
- James Hillhous
James Hillhouse High School
1,124 students
- Fair Haven Sch
Fair Haven School
734 students
- Hill Regional 625
Hill Regional Career High School
625 students
- Engineering - 608
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
608 students
- This school 397
Edgewood School
397 students
What this shows Edgewood School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgewood School compares
Edgewood 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 47% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 66% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,543
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
White 22.2%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: African American at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Edgewood School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Haven School District reports $22,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgewood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Hillhouse High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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Worthington Hooker School
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Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School
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Booker T. Washington Academy
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Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School
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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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgewood School
How many students attend Edgewood School?
Edgewood School has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood School is 12.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgewood School?
53.6% of students at Edgewood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood School?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood School is African American at 43.1% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood School?
Edgewood School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edgewood School rank among elementary schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in New Haven, 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 New Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in New Haven School District?
Besides Edgewood School, New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students), James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students), and Fair Haven School (734 students). See the New Haven School District district page for the complete list.