- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Southington, CT
Flanders Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Flanders Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090423000830
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flanders Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Southington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Flanders Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flanders Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Southington, CT.
School address
District: Southington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090423000830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Flanders Elementary School shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 090423000830 · Southington, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 10:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Southington High School (1,905 students)
Flanders Elementary School shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Flanders Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southington Hi
Southington High School
1,905 students
- Joseph a. Depa 671
Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School
671 students
- John F. Kenned 659
John F. Kennedy Middle School
659 students
- Derynoski Elem 549
Derynoski Elementary School
549 students
- Thalberg Eleme 443
Thalberg Elementary School
443 students
- This school 259
Flanders Elementary School
259 students
What this shows Flanders Elementary School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flanders Elementary School compares
Flanders Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$20,700
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Flanders Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Southington School District reports $20,700 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flanders Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Derynoski Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thalberg Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flanders Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Southington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Derynoski Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Thalberg Elementary School
Standard public school
443 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hatton Elementary School
Standard public school
320 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Oshana Elementary School
Standard public school
235 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Flanders Elementary School
How many students attend Flanders Elementary School?
Flanders Elementary School has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Southington, CT. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flanders Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flanders Elementary School is 10:1, which is 17% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 36% 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 Flanders Elementary School?
28.2% of students at Flanders Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flanders Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Flanders Elementary School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Southington, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flanders Elementary School?
Flanders Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Flanders Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Southington?
By Resource Investment Index, Flanders Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Southington, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Southington on the city page.
What other schools are in Southington School District?
Besides Flanders Elementary School, Southington School District also operates Southington High School (1,905 students), Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School (671 students), and John F. Kennedy Middle School (659 students). See the Southington School District district page for the complete list.