- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coventry, CT
George Hersey Robertson School
Federal NCES profile for George Hersey Robertson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090096000144
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Hersey Robertson School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Coventry · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
George Hersey Robertson School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Hersey Robertson School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Coventry, CT.
School address
District: Coventry School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090096000144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
George Hersey Robertson School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 090096000144 · Coventry, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 11.6:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Coventry High School (395 students)
George Hersey Robertson School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
George Hersey Robertson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coventry High
Coventry High School
395 students
- This school
George Hersey Robertson School
370 students
- Capt. Nathan H
Capt. Nathan Hale School
363 students
- Coventry Gramm
Coventry Grammar School
361 students
- Coventry Acade 11
Coventry Academy
11 students
What this shows George Hersey Robertson School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Hersey Robertson School compares
George Hersey Robertson 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 52% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,415
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 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, George Hersey Robertson School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coventry School District reports $21,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Hersey Robertson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capt. Nathan Hale School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coventry Grammar School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coventry Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to George Hersey Robertson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar elementary schools in Coventry
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Hersey Robertson School
How many students attend George Hersey Robertson School?
George Hersey Robertson School has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coventry, CT. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Hersey Robertson School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Hersey Robertson School is 11.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 26% 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 George Hersey Robertson School?
17.4% of students at George Hersey Robertson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Hersey Robertson School?
The largest demographic group at George Hersey Robertson School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Coventry, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Hersey Robertson School?
George Hersey Robertson School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 George Hersey Robertson School rank among public schools in Coventry?
By Resource Investment Index, George Hersey Robertson School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Coventry, 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 Coventry on the city page.
What other schools are in Coventry School District?
Besides George Hersey Robertson School, Coventry School District also operates Coventry High School (395 students), Capt. Nathan Hale School (363 students), and Coventry Grammar School (361 students). See the Coventry School District district page for the complete list.