Enrollment
312
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hop Brook Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hop Brook Elementary School
Hop Brook Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Naugatuck, Connecticut, enrolling 312 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 312 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 126 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #103, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (36%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Naugatuck's elementary schools, it stands alongside Maple Hill School (464 students): Hop Brook Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.6:1 vs 13.3:1).
Naugatuck School District also operates Naugatuck High School (1,202 students) and City Hill Middle School (614 students) alongside Hop Brook Elementary 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 Hop Brook Elementary School compares
Hop Brook Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,925
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Naugatuck School District, which includes Hop Brook Elementary School.
$20,925
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~312 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hop Brook Elementary School a good school?
Hop Brook Elementary School earns 36/100 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 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.
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