- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Hill and Plain School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 090285000599 · New Milford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 10.9:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: New Milford High School (1,150 students)
Hill and Plain School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Hill and Plain School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Milford Hi
New Milford High School
1,150 students
- Schaghticoke M
Schaghticoke Middle School
791 students
- Sarah Noble In
Sarah Noble Intermediate School
753 students
- Northville Ele 428
Northville Elementary School
428 students
- This school 371
Hill and Plain School
371 students
What this shows Hill and Plain School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hill and Plain School compares
Hill and Plain 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,467
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
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.
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
District finance for New Milford School District reports $22,467 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~371 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.