- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wethersfield, CT
Highcrest School
Federal NCES profile for Highcrest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090507001064
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highcrest School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Wethersfield · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Highcrest School has class sizes larger than 93% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highcrest School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Wethersfield, CT.
School address
District: Wethersfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090507001064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Highcrest School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 090507001064 · Wethersfield, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 15.3:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Wethersfield High School (1,146 students)
Highcrest School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Highcrest School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wethersfield H
Wethersfield High School
1,146 students
- Silas Deane Mi
Silas Deane Middle School
546 students
- This school 429
Highcrest School
429 students
- Emerson-Willia 408
Emerson-Williams School
408 students
- Samuel B. Webb 342
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
342 students
- Alfred W. Hanm 280
Alfred W. Hanmer School
280 students
What this shows Highcrest School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highcrest School compares
Highcrest 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 26% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 59% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 93% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
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
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 5.4%
African American 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Highcrest School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Wethersfield School District reports $22,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highcrest School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wethersfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silas Deane Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson-Williams School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel B. Webb Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alfred W. Hanmer School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highcrest School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highcrest School
How many students attend Highcrest School?
Highcrest School has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wethersfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highcrest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highcrest School is 15.3:1, which is 26% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highcrest School?
14.9% of students at Highcrest School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highcrest School?
The largest demographic group at Highcrest School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Wethersfield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highcrest School?
Highcrest School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highcrest School rank among public schools in Wethersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Highcrest School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Wethersfield, 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 Wethersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Wethersfield School District?
Besides Highcrest School, Wethersfield School District also operates Wethersfield High School (1,146 students), Silas Deane Middle School (546 students), and Emerson-Williams School (408 students). See the Wethersfield School District district page for the complete list.