- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berlin, CT
Emma Hart Willard School
Federal NCES profile for Emma Hart Willard School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090021000018
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emma Hart Willard School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Berlin · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Emma Hart Willard School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emma Hart Willard School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Berlin, CT.
School address
District: Berlin School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090021000018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Emma Hart Willard School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 090021000018 · Berlin, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 10.8:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Berlin High School (836 students)
Emma Hart Willard School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Emma Hart Willard School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berlin High Sc
Berlin High School
836 students
- Catherine M. M
Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School
595 students
- Mary E. Griswo
Mary E. Griswold School
513 students
- This school
Emma Hart Willard School
434 students
- Richard D. Hub 215
Richard D. Hubbard School
215 students
What this shows Emma Hart Willard School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emma Hart Willard School compares
Emma Hart Willard 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 33% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.1%
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
$23,803
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
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Emma Hart Willard School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Berlin School District reports $23,803 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emma Hart Willard School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary E. Griswold School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard D. Hubbard School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emma Hart Willard School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emma Hart Willard School
How many students attend Emma Hart Willard School?
Emma Hart Willard School has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berlin, CT. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma Hart Willard School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma Hart Willard School is 10.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% 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 Emma Hart Willard School?
24.3% of students at Emma Hart Willard School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emma Hart Willard School?
The largest demographic group at Emma Hart Willard School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Berlin, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emma Hart Willard School?
Emma Hart Willard School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Emma Hart Willard School rank among public schools in Berlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Emma Hart Willard School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Berlin, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Berlin School District?
Besides Emma Hart Willard School, Berlin School District also operates Berlin High School (836 students), Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School (595 students), and Mary E. Griswold School (513 students). See the Berlin School District district page for the complete list.