- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wethersfield, CT
Emerson-Williams School
Federal NCES profile for Emerson-Williams School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090507001061
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson-Williams School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Wethersfield · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerson-Williams School has class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson-Williams School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Wethersfield, CT.
School address
District: Wethersfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090507001061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Emerson-Williams School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 090507001061 · Wethersfield, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 14.1:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Wethersfield High School (1,146 students)
Emerson-Williams School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Emerson-Williams School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wethersfield H
Wethersfield High School
1,146 students
- Silas Deane Mi
Silas Deane Middle School
546 students
- Highcrest Scho 429
Highcrest School
429 students
- This school 408
Emerson-Williams School
408 students
- Samuel B. Webb 342
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
342 students
- Alfred W. Hanm 280
Alfred W. Hanmer School
280 students
What this shows Emerson-Williams School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson-Williams School compares
Emerson-Williams 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 39% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$22,484
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 5.4%
African American 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Emerson-Williams School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Wethersfield School District reports $22,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerson-Williams School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wethersfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silas Deane Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highcrest School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel B. Webb Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alfred W. Hanmer School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson-Williams School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Wethersfield
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Discovery Academy
Standard public school
522 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
Standard public school
342 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Alfred W. Hanmer School
Standard public school
280 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Charles Wright School
Standard public school
235 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson-Williams School
How many students attend Emerson-Williams School?
Emerson-Williams School has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wethersfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson-Williams School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson-Williams School is 14.1:1, which is 17% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerson-Williams School?
22.1% of students at Emerson-Williams School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson-Williams School?
The largest demographic group at Emerson-Williams School is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Wethersfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson-Williams School?
Emerson-Williams School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emerson-Williams School rank among schools in Wethersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson-Williams School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Wethersfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wethersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Wethersfield School District?
Besides Emerson-Williams School, Wethersfield School District also operates Wethersfield High School (1,146 students), Silas Deane Middle School (546 students), and Highcrest School (429 students). See the Wethersfield School District district page for the complete list.