- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Frisbie School shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090528001103 · Wolcott, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 11:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolcott High School (611 students)
Frisbie School shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Frisbie School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wolcott High S
Wolcott High School
611 students
- Tyrrell Middle
Tyrrell Middle School
498 students
- Wakelee School
Wakelee School
366 students
- Alcott School
Alcott School
320 students
- This school
Frisbie School
265 students
What this shows Frisbie School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frisbie School compares
Frisbie 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,450
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
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.
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
District finance for Wolcott School District reports $21,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~265 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), down 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.