Enrollment
19
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090174001721
👥 S:T ratio 81
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+114% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Griswold Alternative School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Griswold Alternative School
Griswold Alternative School is a high-poverty, small high school in Griswold, Connecticut, enrolling 19 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.8:1, Griswold Alternative School is leaner than roughly 99% of Connecticut schools and 60% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 77.8% of students qualify for free meals, 114% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Connecticut schools, with 19 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 52/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 32 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 5 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 19 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Griswold's high schools, it stands alongside Griswold High School (606 students): Griswold Alternative School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (4.8:1 vs 12.1:1).
Griswold School District also operates Griswold Elementary School (655 students) and Griswold High School (606 students) alongside Griswold Alternative 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 Griswold Alternative School compares
Griswold Alternative 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,093
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
Counselors0.6 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Griswold School District, which includes Griswold Alternative School.
$21,093
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.1%
State 44.5%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar high 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 (~19 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.8:1)
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Griswold on the city page.
Is Griswold Alternative School a good school?
Griswold Alternative School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut. 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 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.
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