- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clinton, CT
Jared Eliot School
Federal NCES profile for Jared Eliot 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 090081000133
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jared Eliot School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jared Eliot School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jared Eliot School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clinton, CT.
School address
District: Clinton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090081000133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Jared Eliot School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 090081000133 · Clinton, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 8:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewin G. Joel Jr. School (532 students)
Jared Eliot School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Jared Eliot School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewin G. Joel
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School
532 students
- The Morgan Sch
The Morgan School
473 students
- This school
Jared Eliot School
418 students
What this shows Jared Eliot School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jared Eliot School compares
Jared Eliot 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 34% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 3% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,342
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Jared Eliot School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Clinton School District reports $27,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jared Eliot School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewin G. Joel Jr. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Morgan School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jared Eliot School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jared Eliot School
How many students attend Jared Eliot School?
Jared Eliot School has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clinton, CT. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jared Eliot School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jared Eliot School is 8:1, which is 34% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 49% 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 Jared Eliot School?
30.4% of students at Jared Eliot School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jared Eliot School?
The largest demographic group at Jared Eliot School is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Clinton, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jared Eliot School?
Jared Eliot School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Jared Eliot School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Jared Eliot School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton School District?
Besides Jared Eliot School, Clinton School District also operates Lewin G. Joel Jr. School (532 students) and The Morgan School (473 students). See the Clinton School District district page for the complete list.