- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dayville, CT
Killingly Central School
Federal NCES profile for Killingly Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090207000391
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Killingly Central School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dayville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Killingly Central School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Killingly Central School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dayville, CT.
School address
District: Killingly School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090207000391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Killingly Central School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 090207000391 · Dayville, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 9.9:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Killingly High School (744 students)
Killingly Central School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Killingly Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Killingly High
Killingly High School
744 students
- Killingly Inte
Killingly Intermediate School
692 students
- Killingly Memo
Killingly Memorial School
485 students
- This school
Killingly Central School
317 students
What this shows Killingly Central School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Killingly Central School compares
Killingly Central 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 25% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,571
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 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 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Killingly Central School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Killingly School District reports $21,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Killingly Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingly High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Killingly Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Killingly Memorial School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Killingly Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Killingly Central School
How many students attend Killingly Central School?
Killingly Central School has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dayville, CT. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Killingly Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Killingly Central School is 9.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 37% 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 Killingly Central School?
45.5% of students at Killingly Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Killingly Central School?
The largest demographic group at Killingly Central School is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Dayville, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Killingly Central School?
Killingly Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Killingly Central School rank among public schools in Dayville?
By Resource Investment Index, Killingly Central School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dayville, 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 Killingly School District?
Besides Killingly Central School, Killingly School District also operates Killingly High School (744 students), Killingly Intermediate School (692 students), and Killingly Memorial School (485 students). See the Killingly School District district page for the complete list.