Enrollment
345
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Hartford, CT
Governor William Pitkin School
Federal NCES profile for Governor William Pitkin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090126000201
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Governor William Pitkin School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in East Hartford · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Governor William Pitkin School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Governor William Pitkin School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in East Hartford, CT.
School address
District: East Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090126000201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Governor William Pitkin School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Governor William Pitkin School
Governor William Pitkin School is a mid-sized elementary school in East Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 345 students.
At 11.9:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 42.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 345 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 184 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among East Hartford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School (519 students): Governor William Pitkin School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 13:1).
East Hartford School District also operates East Hartford High School (1,776 students) and East Hartford Middle School (971 students) alongside Governor William Pitkin 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 Governor William Pitkin School compares
Governor William Pitkin 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,340
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
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
African American 27.8%
White 15.7%
Asian 11.0%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Governor William Pitkin School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Hartford School District, which includes Governor William Pitkin School.
$23,340
Per student
-2%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 53.4%
Federal 10.6%
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 Governor William Pitkin School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hartford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hartford Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert J. O'brien School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph O. Goodwin School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Governor William Pitkin School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in East Hartford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
Standard public school
519 students 13:1 students per teacher
Robert J. O'brien School
Standard public school
344 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Joseph O. Goodwin School
Standard public school
334 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Dr. John a. Langford School
Standard public school
316 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School
Standard public school
310 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Anna E. Norris School
Standard public school
279 students 11.2:1 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 (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Governor William Pitkin School
How many students attend Governor William Pitkin School?
Governor William Pitkin School has 345 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Governor William Pitkin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Governor William Pitkin School is 11.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% 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 Governor William Pitkin School?
42.9% of students at Governor William Pitkin School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Governor William Pitkin School?
The largest demographic group at Governor William Pitkin School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment, in East Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Governor William Pitkin School?
Governor William Pitkin School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Governor William Pitkin School rank among elementary schools in East Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Governor William Pitkin School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in East Hartford, 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 East Hartford on the city page.
Is Governor William Pitkin School a good school?
Governor William Pitkin School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools. 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 East Hartford School District?
Besides Governor William Pitkin School, East Hartford School District also operates East Hartford High School (1,776 students), East Hartford Middle School (971 students), and Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School (519 students). See the East Hartford School District district page for the complete list.
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