- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Griswold, CT
Griswold Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Griswold Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090174000310
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Griswold Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Griswold · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Griswold Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Griswold Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Griswold, CT.
School address
District: Griswold School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090174000310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Griswold Elementary School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 090174000310 · Griswold, CT Other · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 13.6:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Griswold High School (606 students)
Griswold Elementary School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Griswold Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Griswold Elementary School
655 students
- Griswold High
Griswold High School
606 students
- Griswold Middl
Griswold Middle School
529 students
- Griswold Alter 19
Griswold Alternative School
19 students
What this shows Griswold Elementary School reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Griswold Elementary School compares
Griswold Elementary 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 655 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Griswold Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griswold High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Griswold Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Griswold Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Griswold Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other 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 (~655 students)
Frequently asked questions about Griswold Elementary School
How many students attend Griswold Elementary School?
Griswold Elementary School has 655 students enrolled. It is a public school in Griswold, CT. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griswold Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Griswold Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Griswold Elementary School?
43.8% of students at Griswold Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Griswold Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Griswold Elementary School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Griswold, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Griswold Elementary School?
Griswold Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Griswold?
By Resource Investment Index, Griswold Elementary School ranks #4 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 Elementary School, Griswold School District also operates Griswold High School (606 students), Griswold Middle School (529 students), and Griswold Alternative School (19 students). See the Griswold School District district page for the complete list.