Enrollment
278
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newington, CT
Elizabeth Green School
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Green School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090288000604
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth Green School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Newington · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabeth Green School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Green School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Newington, CT.
School address
District: Newington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090288000604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elizabeth Green School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elizabeth Green School
Elizabeth Green School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Newington, Connecticut, enrolling 278 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.1% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 278 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 203 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #98.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 69/100).
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Newington's public schools, it stands alongside John Paterson School (394 students): Elizabeth Green School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.3:1 vs 10.9:1).
Newington School District also operates Newington High School (1,255 students) and John Wallace Middle School (610 students) alongside Elizabeth Green 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 Elizabeth Green School compares
Elizabeth Green 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 15% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$23,960
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Asian 13.3%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Elizabeth Green School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newington School District, which includes Elizabeth Green School.
$23,960
Per student
+0%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.6%
State 31.6%
Federal 4.8%
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 Elizabeth Green School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Wallace Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Kellogg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anna Reynolds School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Paterson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth Green School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,255
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Newington
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~278 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Green School
How many students attend Elizabeth Green School?
Elizabeth Green School has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newington, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Green School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Green School is 10.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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 Elizabeth Green School?
31.1% of students at Elizabeth Green School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth Green School?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth Green School is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Newington, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Green School?
Elizabeth Green School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Elizabeth Green School rank among schools in Newington?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Green School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Newington, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newington on the city page.
Is Elizabeth Green School a good school?
Elizabeth Green School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools. 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 Newington School District?
Besides Elizabeth Green School, Newington School District also operates Newington High School (1,255 students), John Wallace Middle School (610 students), and Martin Kellogg Middle School (567 students). See the Newington School District district page for the complete list.
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