- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stratford, CT
Eli Whitney School
Federal NCES profile for Eli Whitney School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090444000898
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eli Whitney School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Stratford · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eli Whitney School has class sizes larger than 87% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eli Whitney School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Stratford, CT.
School address
District: Stratford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090444000898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Eli Whitney School grew from 461 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 090444000898 · Stratford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 14.4:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High School (1,150 students)
Eli Whitney School grew from 461 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 32.7 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
- Stratford High
Stratford High School
1,150 students
- Bunnell High S
Bunnell High School
982 students
- Second Hill La
Second Hill Lane School
610 students
- David Wooster
David Wooster Middle School
538 students
- Stratford Acad
Stratford Academy - Johnson House
537 students
- This school
Eli Whitney School
462 students
What this shows Eli Whitney School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eli Whitney School compares
Eli Whitney School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 31% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$23,008
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
White 34.8%
African American 20.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Eli Whitney School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Stratford School District reports $23,008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bunnell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Second Hill Lane School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David Wooster Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stratford Academy - Johnson House | Similar size | Higher 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
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Stratford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Second Hill Lane School
Standard public school
610 students 13:1 students per teacher
Stratford Academy - Johnson House
Standard public school
537 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Nichols School
Standard public school
418 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Wilcoxson School
Standard public school
318 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Chapel School
Standard public school
290 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Franklin School
Standard public school
246 students 11.2:1 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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eli Whitney School
How many students attend Eli Whitney School?
Eli Whitney School has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stratford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eli Whitney School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eli Whitney School is 14.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eli Whitney School?
25.2% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 37.4% of enrollment, in Stratford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eli Whitney School?
Eli Whitney School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Stratford?
By Resource Investment Index, Eli Whitney School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Stratford, 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 Stratford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stratford School District?
Besides Eli Whitney School, Stratford School District also operates Stratford High School (1,150 students), Bunnell High School (982 students), and Second Hill Lane School (610 students). See the Stratford School District district page for the complete list.