Enrollment
610
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Trumbull Primary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Trumbull Primary School
John Trumbull Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oakville, Connecticut, enrolling 610 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.5% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 610 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 202 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #90.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 43/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Watertown School District also operates Watertown High School (693 students) and Swift Middle School (591 students) alongside John Trumbull Primary 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 John Trumbull Primary School compares
John Trumbull Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,806
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Watertown School District, which includes John Trumbull Primary School.
$22,806
Per student
-4%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.6%
State 32.2%
Federal 7.3%
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 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
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~610 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Oakville on the city page.
Is John Trumbull Primary School a good school?
John Trumbull Primary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools. 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 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.
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