Enrollment
370
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Hersey Robertson School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Hersey Robertson School
George Hersey Robertson School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Coventry, Connecticut, enrolling 370 students.
At 11.6:1, 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 17.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 284 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Coventry's elementary schools, it stands alongside Coventry Grammar School (361 students): George Hersey Robertson School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.6:1 vs 12.9:1).
Coventry School District also operates Coventry High School (395 students) and Capt. Nathan Hale School (363 students) alongside George Hersey Robertson 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 George Hersey Robertson School compares
George Hersey Robertson 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,069
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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coventry School District, which includes George Hersey Robertson School.
$21,069
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 37.1%
Federal 5.4%
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 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
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- 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.
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 (~370 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is George Hersey Robertson School a good school?
George Hersey Robertson School earns 67/100 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 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.
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