- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Old Saybrook, CT
Kathleen E. Goodwin School
Federal NCES profile for Kathleen E. Goodwin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090318000681
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kathleen E. Goodwin School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Old Saybrook · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kathleen E. Goodwin School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kathleen E. Goodwin School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Old Saybrook, CT.
School address
District: Old Saybrook School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090318000681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Kathleen E. Goodwin School shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 090318000681 · Old Saybrook, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 9.3:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Old Saybrook Senior High School (338 students)
Kathleen E. Goodwin School shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Kathleen E. Goodwin School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kathleen E. Goodwin School
383 students
- Old Saybrook S
Old Saybrook Senior High School
338 students
- Old Saybrook M
Old Saybrook Middle School
307 students
What this shows Kathleen E. Goodwin School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kathleen E. Goodwin School compares
Kathleen E. Goodwin School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 49% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,705
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Kathleen E. Goodwin School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Old Saybrook School District reports $30,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kathleen E. Goodwin School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Saybrook Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Old Saybrook Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kathleen E. Goodwin School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kathleen E. Goodwin School
How many students attend Kathleen E. Goodwin School?
Kathleen E. Goodwin School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Old Saybrook, CT. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kathleen E. Goodwin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kathleen E. Goodwin School is 9.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 41% 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 Kathleen E. Goodwin School?
18.7% of students at Kathleen E. Goodwin School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kathleen E. Goodwin School?
The largest demographic group at Kathleen E. Goodwin School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Old Saybrook, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kathleen E. Goodwin School?
Kathleen E. Goodwin School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Kathleen E. Goodwin School rank among public schools in Old Saybrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Kathleen E. Goodwin School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Old Saybrook, 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 Old Saybrook School District?
Besides Kathleen E. Goodwin School, Old Saybrook School District also operates Old Saybrook Senior High School (338 students) and Old Saybrook Middle School (307 students). See the Old Saybrook School District district page for the complete list.