- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Watertown, CT
Fletcher W. Judson School
Federal NCES profile for Fletcher W. Judson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090489001003
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fletcher W. Judson School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Connecticut schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 302
- students enrolled
Fletcher W. Judson School has class sizes larger than 95% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Watertown School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090489001003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Fletcher W. Judson School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 090489001003 · Watertown, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 15.9:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown High School (693 students)
Fletcher W. Judson School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Fletcher W. Judson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown High
Watertown High School
693 students
- John Trumbull
John Trumbull Primary School
610 students
- Swift Middle S
Swift Middle School
591 students
- Polk School
Polk School
303 students
- This school
Fletcher W. Judson School
302 students
What this shows Fletcher W. Judson School reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fletcher W. Judson School compares
Fletcher W. Judson 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 95% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,499
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
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Fletcher W. Judson School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Watertown School District reports $23,499 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fletcher W. Judson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Trumbull Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swift Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Polk School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fletcher W. Judson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fletcher W. Judson School
How many students attend Fletcher W. Judson School?
Fletcher W. Judson School has 302 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Watertown, CT. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fletcher W. Judson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fletcher W. Judson School is 15.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fletcher W. Judson School?
21.3% of students at Fletcher W. Judson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fletcher W. Judson School?
The largest demographic group at Fletcher W. Judson School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Watertown, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fletcher W. Judson School?
Fletcher W. Judson School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
What other schools are in Watertown School District?
Besides Fletcher W. Judson School, Watertown School District also operates Watertown High School (693 students), John Trumbull Primary School (610 students), and Swift Middle School (591 students). See the Watertown School District district page for the complete list.