- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Higganum, CT
Killingworth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Killingworth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090353900760
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Killingworth Elementary School earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Higganum · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Killingworth Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Killingworth Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Higganum, CT.
School address
District: Regional School District 17 · Connecticut
NCES ID 090353900760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Killingworth Elementary School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 090353900760 · Higganum, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 11.2:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: Haddam-Killingworth High School (466 students)
Killingworth Elementary School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Killingworth Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haddam-Killing
Haddam-Killingworth High School
466 students
- Haddam-Killing
Haddam-Killingworth Middle School
423 students
- Haddam-Killing
Haddam-Killingworth Intermediate School
280 students
- Burr District
Burr District Elementary School
278 students
- This school
Killingworth Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Killingworth Elementary School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Killingworth Elementary School compares
Killingworth Elementary 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 69% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$25,889
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Killingworth Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Regional School District 17 reports $25,889 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Killingworth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haddam-Killingworth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haddam-Killingworth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haddam-Killingworth Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burr District Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Killingworth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Killingworth Elementary School
How many students attend Killingworth Elementary School?
Killingworth Elementary School has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in Higganum, CT. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Killingworth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Killingworth Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% 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 Killingworth Elementary School?
11.3% of students at Killingworth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Killingworth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Killingworth Elementary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Higganum, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Killingworth Elementary School?
Killingworth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (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 Killingworth Elementary School rank among public schools in Higganum?
By Resource Investment Index, Killingworth Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Higganum, 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 Regional School District 17?
Besides Killingworth Elementary School, Regional School District 17 also operates Haddam-Killingworth High School (466 students), Haddam-Killingworth Middle School (423 students), and Haddam-Killingworth Intermediate School (280 students). See the Regional School District 17 district page for the complete list.