Enrollment
429
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highcrest School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highcrest School
Highcrest School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Wethersfield, Connecticut, enrolling 429 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Connecticut schools and 26% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 429 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 295 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #199.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 46/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Wethersfield School District also operates Wethersfield High School (1,146 students) and Silas Deane Middle School (546 students) alongside Highcrest 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 Highcrest School compares
Highcrest 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,775
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wethersfield School District, which includes Highcrest School.
$21,775
Per student
-9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 29.4%
Federal 6.0%
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 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
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~429 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Highcrest School a good school?
Highcrest School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 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.
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