Enrollment
73
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090189000351
Hampton Elementary School — Hampton, CT
Federal NCES profile for Hampton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampton Elementary School earns a D Resource Investment Index (45/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 97% of Connecticut schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 45/100
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 73
- students enrolled
School address
District: Hampton School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hampton Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hampton Elementary School reports 73 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 47% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 30.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 17% below the Connecticut average and 42% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hampton School District spends $32,726 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $23,870 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 36.9% from local sources (property taxes), 56.7% from the state, and 6.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hampton Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 31% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 17% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
8 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 95% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
73 larger than 8% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 17% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
— 31% below state mean
Top 3% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$32,726
per pupil, district-wide
— above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 73 Top 1% in Connecticut — larger than 99% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 8.3:1 -31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 30.3% -17% vs state
NCES ID 090189000351
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hampton School District, which includes Hampton Elementary School.
$32,726
Per student
+37%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+97%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 56.7%
Federal 6.4%
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.
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Hampton Elementary School
How many students attend Hampton Elementary School?
Hampton Elementary School has 73 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hampton, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampton Elementary School is 8.3:1, which is 31% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 47% 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 Hampton Elementary School?
30.3% of students at Hampton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hampton Elementary School is White at 83.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hampton, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampton Elementary School?
Hampton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.
Is Hampton Elementary School a good school?
Hampton Elementary School earns a D Resource Investment Index (45/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 97% of Connecticut schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.