- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Eli Whitney School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 090147000242 · Enfield, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 11.2:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Enfield High School (1,426 students)
Eli Whitney School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Eli Whitney School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Enfield High S
Enfield High School
1,426 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle School
1,002 students
- Prudence Crand 351
Prudence Crandall School
351 students
- This school 346
Eli Whitney School
346 students
- Henry Barnard 311
Henry Barnard School
311 students
- Hazardville Me 298
Hazardville Memorial School
298 students
What this shows Eli Whitney School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eli Whitney School compares
Eli Whitney 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$21,843
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
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.
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
District finance for Enfield School District reports $21,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,002
- 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
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 (~346 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.