- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Enfield, CT
Enfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Enfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090147000243
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Enfield High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Enfield · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Enfield High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Enfield High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Enfield, CT.
School address
District: Enfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090147000243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Enfield High School held near 1,481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 124.2 → 121.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 090147000243 · Enfield, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,426 enr · 11.5:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: John F. Kennedy Middle School (1,002 students)
Enfield High School held near 1,481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 124.2 → 121.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Enfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Enfield High School
1,426 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle School
1,002 students
- Prudence Crand 351
Prudence Crandall School
351 students
- Eli Whitney Sc 346
Eli Whitney School
346 students
- Henry Barnard 311
Henry Barnard School
311 students
- Hazardville Me 298
Hazardville Memorial School
298 students
What this shows Enfield High School reports 1,426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Enfield High School compares
Enfield 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 8% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,426 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,426
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,843
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
Counselors5.8 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
240
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Enfield High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Enfield School District reports $21,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Enfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prudence Crandall School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eli Whitney School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Barnard School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazardville Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Enfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Enfield
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Enfield High School
How many students attend Enfield High School?
Enfield High School has 1,426 students enrolled. It is a high school in Enfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,490 (2022-23) → 1,481 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Enfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Enfield High School is 11.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 Enfield High School?
33.5% of students at Enfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Enfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Enfield High School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Enfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Enfield High School?
Enfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Enfield High School rank among public schools in Enfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Enfield High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Enfield, 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 Enfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Enfield School District?
Besides Enfield High School, Enfield School District also operates John F. Kennedy Middle School (1,002 students), Prudence Crandall School (351 students), and Eli Whitney School (346 students). See the Enfield School District district page for the complete list.