- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Governor William Pitkin School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 090126000201 · East Hartford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 11.9:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: East Hartford High School (1,776 students)
Governor William Pitkin School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Governor William Pitkin School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Hartford
East Hartford High School
1,776 students
- East Hartford
East Hartford Middle School
971 students
- Dr. Thomas S. 519
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
519 students
- This school 345
Governor William Pitkin School
345 students
- Robert J. O'br 344
Robert J. O'brien School
344 students
- Joseph O. Good 334
Joseph O. Goodwin School
334 students
What this shows Governor William Pitkin School reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Governor William Pitkin School compares
Governor William Pitkin 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$23,806
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
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.
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
District finance for East Hartford School District reports $23,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~345 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.