- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
NCES CCD campus card
527 on latest CCD 090054001186 · Brookfield, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 12:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookfield High School (849 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 public schools in Brookfield. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Huckleberry Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookfield Hig
Brookfield High School
849 students
- Whisconier Mid
Whisconier Middle School
595 students
- This school
Huckleberry Hill Elementary School
527 students
- Center Element
Center Elementary School
370 students
What this shows Huckleberry Hill Elementary School reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huckleberry Hill Elementary School compares
Huckleberry Hill Elementary School vs Connecticut and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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
$22,946
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
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.
Programs
District finance for Brookfield School District reports $22,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~527 students)
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.