Enrollment
365
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plainville, CT
Louis Toffolon School
Federal NCES profile for Louis Toffolon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090330000702
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louis Toffolon School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Plainville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Louis Toffolon School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louis Toffolon School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Plainville, CT.
School address
District: Plainville School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090330000702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Louis Toffolon School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Louis Toffolon School
Louis Toffolon School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Plainville, Connecticut, enrolling 365 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.0% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 365 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 258 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #186, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 54/100).
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Plainville's public schools, it stands alongside Linden Street School (363 students): Louis Toffolon School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 11.7:1).
Plainville School District also operates Plainville High School (674 students) and Middle School of Plainville (535 students) alongside Louis Toffolon 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 Louis Toffolon School compares
Louis Toffolon 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 69% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Louis Toffolon School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainville School District, which includes Louis Toffolon School.
$23,051
Per student
-3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 37.9%
Federal 6.2%
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 Louis Toffolon School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School of Plainville | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linden Street School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank T. Wheeler School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louis Toffolon School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Plainville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~365 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Louis Toffolon School
How many students attend Louis Toffolon School?
Louis Toffolon School has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plainville, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louis Toffolon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Louis Toffolon School is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louis Toffolon School?
28.0% of students at Louis Toffolon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louis Toffolon School?
The largest demographic group at Louis Toffolon School is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Plainville, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louis Toffolon School?
Louis Toffolon School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Louis Toffolon School rank among schools in Plainville?
By Resource Investment Index, Louis Toffolon School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Plainville, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plainville on the city page.
Is Louis Toffolon School a good school?
Louis Toffolon School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 Plainville School District?
Besides Louis Toffolon School, Plainville School District also operates Plainville High School (674 students), Middle School of Plainville (535 students), and Linden Street School (363 students). See the Plainville School District district page for the complete list.
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