Enrollment
527
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brookfield, CT
Huckleberry Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Huckleberry Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090054001186
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huckleberry Hill Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Brookfield · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Huckleberry Hill Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huckleberry Hill Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Brookfield, CT.
School address
District: Brookfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090054001186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huckleberry Hill Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huckleberry Hill Elementary School
Huckleberry Hill Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Brookfield, Connecticut, enrolling 527 students.
At 12:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 17.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 527 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #83.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Brookfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Whisconier Middle School (595 students): Huckleberry Hill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12:1 vs 8.8:1).
Brookfield School District also operates Brookfield High School (849 students) and Whisconier Middle School (595 students) alongside Huckleberry Hill 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 Huckleberry Hill Elementary School compares
Huckleberry Hill 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 52% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$21,784
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brookfield School District, which includes Huckleberry Hill Elementary School.
$21,784
Per student
-9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.4%
State 15.6%
Federal 2.9%
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 Huckleberry Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whisconier Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huckleberry Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Brookfield
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~527 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Huckleberry Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Huckleberry Hill Elementary School?
Huckleberry Hill Elementary School has 527 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brookfield, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huckleberry Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huckleberry Hill Elementary School is 12:1, which is 1% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% 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 Huckleberry Hill Elementary School?
17.6% of students at Huckleberry Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huckleberry Hill Elementary School?
Huckleberry Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Huckleberry Hill Elementary School rank among public schools in Brookfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Huckleberry Hill Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Brookfield, 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 Brookfield on the city page.
Is Huckleberry Hill Elementary School a good school?
Huckleberry Hill Elementary School earns 57/100 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 Brookfield School District?
Besides Huckleberry Hill Elementary School, Brookfield School District also operates Brookfield High School (849 students), Whisconier Middle School (595 students), and Center Elementary School (370 students). See the Brookfield School District district page for the complete list.
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