- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ellington, CT
Ellington High School
Federal NCES profile for Ellington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090144000237
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellington High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Ellington · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellington High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellington High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Ellington, CT.
School address
District: Ellington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090144000237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Ellington High School held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.5 → 67.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 090144000237 · Ellington, CT High · MID · TRAD
701 enr · 10.6:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Windermere School (627 students)
Ellington High School held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.5 → 67.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Ellington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ellington High School
701 students
- Windermere Sch
Windermere School
627 students
- Center School
Center School
445 students
- Ellington Midd
Ellington Middle School
393 students
- Crystal Lake S
Crystal Lake School
308 students
What this shows Ellington High School reports 701 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellington High School compares
Ellington High 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 65% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 30% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$21,456
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Asian 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Ellington High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Ellington School District reports $21,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windermere School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Center School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crystal Lake School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high 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 (~701 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ellington High School
How many students attend Ellington High School?
Ellington High School has 701 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ellington, CT. CCD year-over-year: 737 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellington High School is 10.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 32% 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 Ellington High School?
12.9% of students at Ellington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellington High School?
The largest demographic group at Ellington High School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Ellington, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellington High School?
Ellington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Ellington High School rank among public schools in Ellington?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellington High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Ellington, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ellington on the city page.
What other schools are in Ellington School District?
Besides Ellington High School, Ellington School District also operates Windermere School (627 students), Center School (445 students), and Ellington Middle School (393 students). See the Ellington School District district page for the complete list.