Enrollment
408
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emerson-Williams School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emerson-Williams School
Emerson-Williams School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wethersfield, Connecticut, enrolling 408 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.1:1 is larger than about 86% of Connecticut schools and 17% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 307 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #207.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 56/100).
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Wethersfield's public schools, it stands alongside Discovery Academy (522 students): Emerson-Williams School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 14.9:1).
Wethersfield School District also operates Wethersfield High School (1,146 students) and Silas Deane Middle School (546 students) alongside Emerson-Williams 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 Emerson-Williams School compares
Emerson-Williams 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,775
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wethersfield School District, which includes Emerson-Williams School.
$21,775
Per student
-9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 29.4%
Federal 6.0%
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 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
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Emerson-Williams School a good school?
Emerson-Williams School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 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.
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