Enrollment
532
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton, CT
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School
Federal NCES profile for Lewin G. Joel Jr. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090081000132
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewin G. Joel Jr. School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clinton, CT.
School address
District: Clinton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090081000132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewin G. Joel Jr. School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewin G. Joel Jr. School
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Clinton, Connecticut, enrolling 532 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.4% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 532 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 236 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #189, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 532 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Clinton School District also operates The Morgan School (473 students) and Jared Eliot School (418 students) alongside Lewin G. Joel Jr. 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 Lewin G. Joel Jr. School compares
Lewin G. Joel Jr. 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 30% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,488
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 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Lewin G. Joel Jr. School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton School District, which includes Lewin G. Joel Jr. School.
$25,488
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 25.1%
Federal 5.2%
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 Lewin G. Joel Jr. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Morgan School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jared Eliot School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewin G. Joel Jr. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~532 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lewin G. Joel Jr. School
How many students attend Lewin G. Joel Jr. School?
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewin G. Joel Jr. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewin G. Joel Jr. School is 10.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 32% 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 Lewin G. Joel Jr. School?
30.4% of students at Lewin G. Joel Jr. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewin G. Joel Jr. School?
The largest demographic group at Lewin G. Joel Jr. School is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Clinton, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewin G. Joel Jr. School?
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Lewin G. Joel Jr. School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewin G. Joel Jr. School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton on the city page.
Is Lewin G. Joel Jr. School a good school?
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Clinton School District?
Besides Lewin G. Joel Jr. School, Clinton School District also operates The Morgan School (473 students) and Jared Eliot School (418 students). See the Clinton School District district page for the complete list.
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