Enrollment
364
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hebron, CT
Hebron Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hebron Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090201000388
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hebron Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hebron · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hebron Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hebron Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hebron, CT.
School address
District: Hebron School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090201000388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hebron Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hebron Elementary School
Hebron Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hebron, Connecticut, enrolling 364 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 364 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #93.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district, Hebron School District, also runs Gilead Hill School (317 students).
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 Hebron Elementary School compares
Hebron 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 67% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,068
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Hebron Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hebron School District, which includes Hebron Elementary School.
$22,068
Per student
-8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.6%
State 55.4%
Federal 5.0%
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 Hebron Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilead Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hebron Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary 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 (~364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hebron Elementary School
How many students attend Hebron Elementary School?
Hebron Elementary School has 364 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hebron, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hebron Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hebron Elementary School is 11:1, which is 9% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 30% 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 Hebron Elementary School?
12.0% of students at Hebron Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hebron Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hebron Elementary School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Hebron, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hebron Elementary School?
Hebron Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hebron Elementary School rank among public schools in Hebron?
By Resource Investment Index, Hebron Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hebron, 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 Hebron on the city page.
Is Hebron Elementary School a good school?
Hebron Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Hebron School District?
Besides Hebron Elementary School, Hebron School District also operates Gilead Hill School (317 students). See the Hebron School District district page for the complete list.
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