Enrollment
655
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Griswold Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Griswold Elementary School
Griswold Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Griswold, Connecticut, enrolling 655 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 655 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 155 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #126, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 655 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Griswold School District also operates Griswold High School (606 students) and Griswold Middle School (529 students) alongside Griswold Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Griswold Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Griswold School District, which includes Griswold Elementary 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 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
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other 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 (~655 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Griswold on the city page.
Is Griswold Elementary School a good school?
Griswold Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 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.
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