Enrollment
464
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Naugatuck, CT
Maple Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Maple Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090264001223
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple Hill School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Naugatuck · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Maple Hill School has class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Hill School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Naugatuck, CT.
School address
District: Naugatuck School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090264001223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maple Hill School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maple Hill School
Maple Hill School is a mid-sized elementary school in Naugatuck, Connecticut, enrolling 464 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 211 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #127.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Naugatuck's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hop Brook Elementary School (312 students): Maple Hill School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 11.6:1).
Naugatuck School District also operates Naugatuck High School (1,202 students) and City Hill Middle School (614 students) alongside Maple Hill 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 Maple Hill School compares
Maple Hill 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▲ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,925
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Maple Hill School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Naugatuck School District, which includes Maple Hill School.
$20,925
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 46.5%
Federal 12.5%
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 Maple Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naugatuck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| City Hill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hop Brook Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Street Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maple Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Naugatuck
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hop Brook Elementary School
Standard public school
312 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Cross Street Intermediate School
Standard public school
311 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Hillside Intermediate School
Standard public school
292 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Western School
Standard public school
242 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Salem School
Standard public school
231 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Andrew Avenue School
Standard public school
221 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Maple Hill School
How many students attend Maple Hill School?
Maple Hill School has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Naugatuck, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Hill School is 13.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maple Hill School?
40.6% of students at Maple Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Maple Hill School is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Naugatuck, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Hill School?
Maple Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Maple Hill School rank among elementary schools in Naugatuck?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Hill School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Naugatuck, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Naugatuck on the city page.
Is Maple Hill School a good school?
Maple Hill School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Naugatuck School District?
Besides Maple Hill School, Naugatuck School District also operates Naugatuck High School (1,202 students), City Hill Middle School (614 students), and Hop Brook Elementary School (312 students). See the Naugatuck School District district page for the complete list.
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