Enrollment
346
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Enfield, CT
Eli Whitney School
Federal NCES profile for Eli Whitney School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090147000242
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eli Whitney School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Enfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eli Whitney School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eli Whitney School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Enfield, CT.
School address
District: Enfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090147000242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eli Whitney School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eli Whitney School
Eli Whitney School is a mid-sized elementary school in Enfield, Connecticut, enrolling 346 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 above the state's typical profile, with 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 346 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 190 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #98.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Enfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Prudence Crandall School (351 students): Eli Whitney School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 11.3:1).
Enfield School District also operates Enfield High School (1,426 students) and John F. Kennedy Middle School (1,002 students) alongside Eli Whitney 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 Whitney School compares
Eli Whitney 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 | 40.4% | ▲ 11% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 64% | - | - |
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.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
11.2:1
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
12.1%
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
$21,651
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Eli Whitney School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Enfield School District, which includes Eli Whitney School.
$21,651
Per student
-9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.6%
State 30.2%
Federal 4.2%
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 Whitney School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prudence Crandall School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Barnard School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazardville Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eli Whitney School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Enfield
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Prudence Crandall School
Standard public school
351 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Henry Barnard School
Standard public school
311 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Hazardville Memorial School
Standard public school
298 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Edgar H. Parkman School
Standard public school
266 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Enfield Street School
Standard public school
226 students 9:1 students per teacher
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 (~346 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eli Whitney School
How many students attend Eli Whitney School?
Eli Whitney School has 346 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Enfield, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eli Whitney School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eli Whitney 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 Eli Whitney School?
40.4% of students at Eli Whitney School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eli Whitney School?
The largest demographic group at Eli Whitney School is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Enfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eli Whitney School?
Eli Whitney School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eli Whitney School rank among elementary schools in Enfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Eli Whitney School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Enfield, 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 Enfield on the city page.
Is Eli Whitney School a good school?
Eli Whitney School earns 46/100 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 Enfield School District?
Besides Eli Whitney School, Enfield School District also operates Enfield High School (1,426 students), John F. Kennedy Middle School (1,002 students), and Prudence Crandall School (351 students). See the Enfield School District district page for the complete list.
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