- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plainville, CT
Frank T. Wheeler School
Federal NCES profile for Frank T. Wheeler School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090330000699
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank T. Wheeler School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Plainville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank T. Wheeler School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank T. Wheeler School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Plainville, CT.
School address
District: Plainville School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090330000699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Frank T. Wheeler School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 090330000699 · Plainville, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 8.7:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainville High School (674 students)
Frank T. Wheeler School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Frank T. Wheeler School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainville Hig
Plainville High School
674 students
- Middle School
Middle School of Plainville
535 students
- Louis Toffolon
Louis Toffolon School
365 students
- Linden Street
Linden Street School
363 students
- This school 262
Frank T. Wheeler School
262 students
What this shows Frank T. Wheeler School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank T. Wheeler School compares
Frank T. Wheeler 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 8% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$23,321
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 5.7%
Asian 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Frank T. Wheeler School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Plainville School District reports $23,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank T. Wheeler School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School of Plainville | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louis Toffolon School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank T. Wheeler School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Plainville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank T. Wheeler School
How many students attend Frank T. Wheeler School?
Frank T. Wheeler School has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plainville, CT. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank T. Wheeler School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank T. Wheeler School is 8.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 45% 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 Frank T. Wheeler School?
34.8% of students at Frank T. Wheeler School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank T. Wheeler School?
The largest demographic group at Frank T. Wheeler School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Plainville, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank T. Wheeler School?
Frank T. Wheeler School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Frank T. Wheeler School rank among schools in Plainville?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank T. Wheeler School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Plainville, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plainville on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainville School District?
Besides Frank T. Wheeler School, Plainville School District also operates Plainville High School (674 students), Middle School of Plainville (535 students), and Louis Toffolon School (365 students). See the Plainville School District district page for the complete list.