- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Naugatuck, CT
Hop Brook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hop Brook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090264000506
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hop Brook Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Naugatuck · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hop Brook Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hop Brook Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Naugatuck, CT.
School address
District: Naugatuck School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090264000506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Hop Brook Elementary School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090264000506 · Naugatuck, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 11.6:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Naugatuck High School (1,202 students)
Hop Brook Elementary School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Hop Brook Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Naugatuck High
Naugatuck High School
1,202 students
- City Hill Midd
City Hill Middle School
614 students
- Maple Hill Sch 464
Maple Hill School
464 students
- This school 312
Hop Brook Elementary School
312 students
- Cross Street I 311
Cross Street Intermediate School
311 students
- Hillside Inter 292
Hillside Intermediate School
292 students
What this shows Hop Brook Elementary School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hop Brook Elementary School compares
Hop Brook Elementary 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▲ 48% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,600
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
White 35.6%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Hop Brook Elementary School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Naugatuck School District reports $20,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hop Brook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naugatuck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| City Hill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Hill School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Street Intermediate School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hop Brook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Naugatuck
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Maple Hill School
Standard public school
464 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Cross Street Intermediate School
Standard public school
311 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Hillside Intermediate School
Standard public school
292 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Western School
Standard public school
242 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Salem School
Standard public school
231 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Andrew Avenue School
Standard public school
221 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hop Brook Elementary School
How many students attend Hop Brook Elementary School?
Hop Brook Elementary School has 312 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Naugatuck, CT. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hop Brook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hop Brook Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 26% 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 Hop Brook Elementary School?
53.7% of students at Hop Brook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hop Brook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hop Brook Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment, in Naugatuck, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hop Brook Elementary School?
Hop Brook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Hop Brook Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Naugatuck?
By Resource Investment Index, Hop Brook Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Naugatuck, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Naugatuck on the city page.
What other schools are in Naugatuck School District?
Besides Hop Brook Elementary School, Naugatuck School District also operates Naugatuck High School (1,202 students), City Hill Middle School (614 students), and Maple Hill School (464 students). See the Naugatuck School District district page for the complete list.