- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakville, CT
John Trumbull Primary School
Federal NCES profile for John Trumbull Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090489001135
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Trumbull Primary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Oakville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
John Trumbull Primary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Trumbull Primary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Oakville, CT.
School address
District: Watertown School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090489001135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
John Trumbull Primary School held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 090489001135 · Oakville, CT Other · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 13.6:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown High School (693 students)
John Trumbull Primary School held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
John Trumbull Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown High
Watertown High School
693 students
- This school
John Trumbull Primary School
610 students
- Swift Middle S
Swift Middle School
591 students
- Polk School
Polk School
303 students
- Fletcher W. Ju
Fletcher W. Judson School
302 students
What this shows John Trumbull Primary School reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Trumbull Primary School compares
John Trumbull Primary 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 22% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,499
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, John Trumbull Primary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Watertown School District reports $23,499 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Trumbull Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swift Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Polk School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fletcher W. Judson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Trumbull Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other 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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Trumbull Primary School
How many students attend John Trumbull Primary School?
John Trumbull Primary School has 610 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oakville, CT. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Trumbull Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Trumbull Primary School is 13.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Trumbull Primary School?
28.5% of students at John Trumbull Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Trumbull Primary School?
The largest demographic group at John Trumbull Primary School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Oakville, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Trumbull Primary School?
John Trumbull Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 John Trumbull Primary School rank among public schools in Oakville?
By Resource Investment Index, John Trumbull Primary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Oakville, 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 Watertown School District?
Besides John Trumbull Primary School, Watertown School District also operates Watertown High School (693 students), Swift Middle School (591 students), and Polk School (303 students). See the Watertown School District district page for the complete list.