Enrollment
434
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emma Hart Willard School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emma Hart Willard School
Emma Hart Willard School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Berlin, Connecticut, enrolling 434 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.3% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 309 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #135.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 45/100).
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Berlin School District also operates Berlin High School (836 students) and Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School (595 students) alongside Emma Hart Willard 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 Emma Hart Willard School compares
Emma Hart Willard 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,541
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berlin School District, which includes Emma Hart Willard School.
$23,541
Per student
-1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.0%
State 23.7%
Federal 3.3%
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 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
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Berlin on the city page.
Is Emma Hart Willard School a good school?
Emma Hart Willard School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 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.
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