Enrollment
413
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cromwell, CT
Edna C. Stevens School
Federal NCES profile for Edna C. Stevens School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090099000146
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edna C. Stevens School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Cromwell · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edna C. Stevens School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edna C. Stevens School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cromwell, CT.
School address
District: Cromwell School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090099000146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edna C. Stevens School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edna C. Stevens School
Edna C. Stevens School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cromwell, Connecticut, enrolling 413 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 308 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #92.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Cromwell School District also operates Cromwell High School (515 students) and Cromwell Middle School (448 students) alongside Edna C. Stevens 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 Edna C. Stevens School compares
Edna C. Stevens 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 40% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,119
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 4.6%
Asian 4.4%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Edna C. Stevens School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cromwell School District, which includes Edna C. Stevens School.
$21,119
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 28.7%
Federal 6.7%
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 Edna C. Stevens School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cromwell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodside Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edna C. Stevens School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other 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 (~413 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edna C. Stevens School
How many students attend Edna C. Stevens School?
Edna C. Stevens School has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cromwell, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edna C. Stevens School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edna C. Stevens School is 11.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% 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 Edna C. Stevens School?
22.0% of students at Edna C. Stevens School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edna C. Stevens School?
The largest demographic group at Edna C. Stevens School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Cromwell, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edna C. Stevens School?
Edna C. Stevens School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Edna C. Stevens School rank among public schools in Cromwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Edna C. Stevens School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cromwell, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cromwell on the city page.
Is Edna C. Stevens School a good school?
Edna C. Stevens School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 Cromwell School District?
Besides Edna C. Stevens School, Cromwell School District also operates Cromwell High School (515 students), Cromwell Middle School (448 students), and Woodside Intermediate School (440 students). See the Cromwell School District district page for the complete list.
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