Enrollment
265
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wolcott, CT
Frisbie School
Federal NCES profile for Frisbie School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090528001103
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frisbie School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Wolcott · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Frisbie School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frisbie School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Wolcott, CT.
School address
District: Wolcott School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090528001103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frisbie School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frisbie School
Frisbie School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wolcott, Connecticut, enrolling 265 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.4% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 265 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 213 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 44/100).
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Wolcott's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wakelee School (366 students): Frisbie School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 11.1:1).
Wolcott School District also operates Wolcott High School (611 students) and Tyrrell Middle School (498 students) alongside Frisbie 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 Frisbie School compares
Frisbie 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$20,519
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Frisbie School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wolcott School District, which includes Frisbie School.
$20,519
Per student
-14%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 41.6%
Federal 6.9%
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 Frisbie School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolcott High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tyrrell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wakelee School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcott School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frisbie School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Wolcott
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~265 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Frisbie School
How many students attend Frisbie School?
Frisbie School has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wolcott, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frisbie School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frisbie School is 11:1, which is 9% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 30% 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 Frisbie School?
25.4% of students at Frisbie School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frisbie School?
The largest demographic group at Frisbie School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Wolcott, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frisbie School?
Frisbie School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Frisbie School rank among public schools in Wolcott?
By Resource Investment Index, Frisbie School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Wolcott, 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 Wolcott on the city page.
Is Frisbie School a good school?
Frisbie School earns 66/100 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 Wolcott School District?
Besides Frisbie School, Wolcott School District also operates Wolcott High School (611 students), Tyrrell Middle School (498 students), and Wakelee School (366 students). See the Wolcott School District district page for the complete list.
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