- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Eli Terry School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090417000822 · South Windsor, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 10.9:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: South Windsor High School (1,442 students)
Eli Terry School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Eli Terry School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Windsor
South Windsor High School
1,442 students
- Timothy Edward
Timothy Edwards School
1,221 students
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley School
736 students
- Orchard Hill S
Orchard Hill School
623 students
- This school 489
Eli Terry School
489 students
- Philip R. Smit 468
Philip R. Smith School
468 students
What this shows Eli Terry School reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eli Terry School compares
Eli Terry 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for South Windsor School District reports $20,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,221
- 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.
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 (~489 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.