Enrollment
383
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kathleen E. Goodwin School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kathleen E. Goodwin School
Kathleen E. Goodwin School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, enrolling 383 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.3:1, Kathleen E. Goodwin School is leaner than roughly 87% of Connecticut schools and 23% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 291 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #207, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Old Saybrook School District spends $29,157 per pupil, 22% above the Connecticut average, a better-resourced district than most.
Old Saybrook School District also operates Old Saybrook Senior High School (338 students) and Old Saybrook Middle School (307 students) alongside Kathleen E. Goodwin 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 Kathleen E. Goodwin School compares
Kathleen E. Goodwin 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$29,157
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Old Saybrook School District, which includes Kathleen E. Goodwin School.
$29,157
Per student
+22%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+76%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.1%
State 15.5%
Federal 4.4%
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 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
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Old Saybrook on the city page.
Is Kathleen E. Goodwin School a good school?
Kathleen E. Goodwin School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% 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 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.
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