- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Haven, CT
Edith E. Mackrille School
Federal NCES profile for Edith E. Mackrille School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090495001033
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edith E. Mackrille School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in West Haven · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Edith E. Mackrille School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edith E. Mackrille School ranks #1 of 7 schools in West Haven, CT.
School address
District: West Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090495001033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Edith E. Mackrille School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 090495001033 · West Haven, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 11.9:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: West Haven High School (1,813 students)
Edith E. Mackrille School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Edith E. Mackrille School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Haven Hig
West Haven High School
1,813 students
- Harry M. Baile
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
885 students
- Carrigan 5/6 I
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
829 students
- Savin Rock Com 459
Savin Rock Community School
459 students
- Forest School 428
Forest School
428 students
- This school 320
Edith E. Mackrille School
320 students
What this shows Edith E. Mackrille School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edith E. Mackrille School compares
Edith E. Mackrille 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▲ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,199
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
White 32.2%
African American 23.4%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Edith E. Mackrille School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for West Haven School District reports $21,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edith E. Mackrille School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry M. Bailey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Savin Rock Community School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edith E. Mackrille School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in West Haven
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Standard public school
608 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Savin Rock Community School
Standard public school
459 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Forest School
Standard public school
428 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Alma E. Pagels School
Standard public school
364 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Seth G. Haley School
Standard public school
332 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Washington School
Standard public school
321 students 10:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edith E. Mackrille School
How many students attend Edith E. Mackrille School?
Edith E. Mackrille School has 320 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edith E. Mackrille School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edith E. Mackrille School is 11.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edith E. Mackrille School?
44.2% of students at Edith E. Mackrille School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edith E. Mackrille School?
The largest demographic group at Edith E. Mackrille School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.4% of enrollment, in West Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edith E. Mackrille School?
Edith E. Mackrille School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Edith E. Mackrille School rank among schools in West Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Edith E. Mackrille School ranks #1 of 7 schools in West Haven, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in West Haven School District?
Besides Edith E. Mackrille School, West Haven School District also operates West Haven High School (1,813 students), Harry M. Bailey Middle School (885 students), and Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School (829 students). See the West Haven School District district page for the complete list.