Enrollment
292
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 090264000504
Hillside Intermediate School — Naugatuck, CT
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 4
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Naugatuck School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillside Intermediate School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hillside Intermediate School reports 292 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 56.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 55% above the Connecticut average and 9% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 292 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Naugatuck School District spends $22,571 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.1% from local sources (property taxes), 46.5% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hillside Intermediate School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 55% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 23% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 55% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 67% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
38.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,571
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 292 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 292 Top 23% in Connecticut — larger than 77% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 56.4% +55% vs state
NCES ID 090264000504
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
White 37.7%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 292:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.4%
In-school suspensions 22
Out-of-school suspensions 27
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Naugatuck School District, which includes Hillside Intermediate School.
$22,571
Per student
-20%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 46.5%
Federal 12.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
Similar elementary schools in Naugatuck
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Maple Hill School
Standard public school
464 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Hop Brook Elementary School
Standard public school
312 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Cross Street Intermediate School
Standard public school
311 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Western School
Standard public school
242 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Salem School
Standard public school
231 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Andrew Avenue School
Standard public school
221 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Intermediate School
How many students attend Hillside Intermediate School?
Hillside Intermediate School has 292 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Naugatuck, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Intermediate School is 12.5:1, which is 3% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillside Intermediate School?
56.4% of students at Hillside Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Hillside Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Naugatuck, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Intermediate School?
Hillside Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.