Enrollment
516
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trumbull, CT
Frenchtown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frenchtown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090462001469
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frenchtown Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Trumbull · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Frenchtown Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frenchtown Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Trumbull, CT.
School address
District: Trumbull School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090462001469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frenchtown Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frenchtown Elementary School
Frenchtown Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Trumbull, Connecticut, enrolling 516 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 516 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 277 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 67/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Trumbull's elementary schools, it stands alongside Booth Hill School (522 students): Frenchtown Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 14.5:1).
Trumbull School District also operates Trumbull High School (2,152 students) and Madison Middle School (857 students) alongside Frenchtown Elementary 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 Frenchtown Elementary School compares
Frenchtown Elementary 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 52% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,688
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
African American 9.7%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Frenchtown Elementary School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trumbull School District, which includes Frenchtown Elementary School.
$20,688
Per student
-13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.4%
State 17.0%
Federal 4.6%
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 Frenchtown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trumbull High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Booth Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middlebrook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frenchtown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Trumbull
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Booth Hill School
Standard public school
522 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Middlebrook School
Standard public school
502 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Daniels Farm School
Standard public school
484 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Jane Ryan School
Standard public school
438 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Tashua School
Standard public school
394 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Frenchtown Elementary School
How many students attend Frenchtown Elementary School?
Frenchtown Elementary School has 516 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trumbull, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frenchtown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frenchtown Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% 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 Frenchtown Elementary School?
17.3% of students at Frenchtown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frenchtown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frenchtown Elementary School is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Trumbull, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frenchtown Elementary School?
Frenchtown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 Frenchtown Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Trumbull?
By Resource Investment Index, Frenchtown Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Trumbull, 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 Trumbull on the city page.
Is Frenchtown Elementary School a good school?
Frenchtown Elementary School earns 70/100 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 Trumbull School District?
Besides Frenchtown Elementary School, Trumbull School District also operates Trumbull High School (2,152 students), Madison Middle School (857 students), and Hillcrest Middle School (792 students). See the Trumbull School District district page for the complete list.
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