- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Griswold, CT
Griswold Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Griswold Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090174001721
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Griswold Alternative School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Griswold · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.8:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Griswold Alternative School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Griswold Alternative School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Griswold, CT.
School address
District: Griswold School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090174001721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Griswold Alternative School shrank from 18 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (-38.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 090174001721 · Griswold, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 4.8:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Griswold Elementary School (655 students)
Griswold Alternative School shrank from 18 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (-38.9%). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Griswold Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Griswold Eleme
Griswold Elementary School
655 students
- Griswold High
Griswold High School
606 students
- Griswold Middl
Griswold Middle School
529 students
- This school 19
Griswold Alternative School
19 students
What this shows Griswold Alternative School reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Griswold Alternative School compares
Griswold Alternative 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 | 4.8:1 | ▼ 60% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 114% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 114% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.8:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 1% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Two or More 10.5%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Griswold Alternative School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Griswold School District reports $20,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Griswold Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griswold Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Griswold High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Griswold Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Griswold Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Griswold
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~19 students)
Frequently asked questions about Griswold Alternative School
How many students attend Griswold Alternative School?
Griswold Alternative School has 19 students enrolled. It is a high school in Griswold, CT. CCD year-over-year: 18 (2022-23) → 11 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griswold Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Griswold Alternative School is 4.8:1, which is 60% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 69% 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 Griswold Alternative School?
77.8% of students at Griswold Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Griswold Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Griswold Alternative School is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Griswold, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Griswold Alternative School?
Griswold Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Griswold Alternative School rank among public schools in Griswold?
By Resource Investment Index, Griswold Alternative School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Griswold, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Griswold School District?
Besides Griswold Alternative School, Griswold School District also operates Griswold Elementary School (655 students), Griswold High School (606 students), and Griswold Middle School (529 students). See the Griswold School District district page for the complete list.