Enrollment
489
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Windsor, CT
Eli Terry School
Federal NCES profile for Eli Terry School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090417000822
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eli Terry School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in South Windsor · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Eli Terry School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eli Terry School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in South Windsor, CT.
School address
District: South Windsor School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090417000822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eli Terry School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eli Terry School
Eli Terry School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in South Windsor, Connecticut, enrolling 489 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 489 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 267 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #128.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Asian (23%) (diversity index 65/100).
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among South Windsor's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pleasant Valley School (736 students): Eli Terry School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 16:1).
South Windsor School District also operates South Windsor High School (1,442 students) and Timothy Edwards School (1,221 students) alongside Eli Terry 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 Eli Terry School compares
Eli Terry 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 66% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$19,942
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 51.7%
Asian 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Eli Terry School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Windsor School District, which includes Eli Terry School.
$19,942
Per student
-16%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.8%
State 24.7%
Federal 3.5%
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 Eli Terry School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Windsor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timothy Edwards School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Philip R. Smith School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eli Terry School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in South Windsor
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 (~489 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eli Terry School
How many students attend Eli Terry School?
Eli Terry School has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Windsor, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eli Terry School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eli Terry School is 10.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% 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 Eli Terry School?
12.3% of students at Eli Terry School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eli Terry School?
The largest demographic group at Eli Terry School is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in South Windsor, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eli Terry School?
Eli Terry School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Eli Terry School rank among elementary schools in South Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Eli Terry School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in South Windsor, 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 South Windsor on the city page.
Is Eli Terry School a good school?
Eli Terry School earns 54/100 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 South Windsor School District?
Besides Eli Terry School, South Windsor School District also operates South Windsor High School (1,442 students), Timothy Edwards School (1,221 students), and Pleasant Valley School (736 students). See the South Windsor School District district page for the complete list.
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