Enrollment
371
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Milford, CT
Hill and Plain School
Federal NCES profile for Hill and Plain School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090285000599
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill and Plain School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in New Milford · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hill and Plain School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill and Plain School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in New Milford, CT.
School address
District: New Milford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090285000599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hill and Plain School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hill and Plain School
Hill and Plain School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New Milford, Connecticut, enrolling 371 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.0% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 371 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 206 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 186 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among New Milford's public schools, it stands alongside Northville Elementary School (428 students): Hill and Plain School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 11.6:1).
New Milford School District also operates New Milford High School (1,150 students) and Schaghticoke Middle School (791 students) alongside Hill and Plain 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 Hill and Plain School compares
Hill and Plain 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▲ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,865
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
- 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 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Hill and Plain School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Milford School District, which includes Hill and Plain School.
$20,865
Per student
-13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.6%
State 28.3%
Federal 6.1%
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 Hill and Plain School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Milford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schaghticoke Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sarah Noble Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill and Plain School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in New Milford
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hill and Plain School
How many students attend Hill and Plain School?
Hill and Plain School has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Milford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill and Plain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill and Plain School is 10.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% 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 Hill and Plain School?
39.0% of students at Hill and Plain School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill and Plain School?
The largest demographic group at Hill and Plain School is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in New Milford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill and Plain School?
Hill and Plain School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Hill and Plain School rank among public schools in New Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill and Plain School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in New Milford, 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 New Milford on the city page.
Is Hill and Plain School a good school?
Hill and Plain School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 New Milford School District?
Besides Hill and Plain School, New Milford School District also operates New Milford High School (1,150 students), Schaghticoke Middle School (791 students), and Sarah Noble Intermediate School (753 students). See the New Milford School District district page for the complete list.
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