Enrollment
464
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 090264001223
Maple Hill School — Naugatuck, CT
Federal NCES profile for Maple Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 84
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Naugatuck School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+7% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Maple Hill School reports 464 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 40.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 12% above the Connecticut average and 22% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 464 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 6.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Naugatuck School District spends $22,571 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.1% from local sources (property taxes), 46.5% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Maple Hill School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▲ 12% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 62% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 72% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$22,571
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 464 Top 62% in Connecticut — larger than 38% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 40.6% +12% vs state
NCES ID 090264001223
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 464:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Naugatuck School District, which includes Maple Hill School.
$22,571
Per student
-20%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
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 12.1:1 students per teacher
Cross Street Intermediate School
Standard public school
311 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Hillside Intermediate School
Standard public school
292 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Western School
Standard public school
242 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Salem School
Standard public school
231 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Andrew Avenue School
Standard public school
221 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Maple Hill School
How many students attend Maple Hill School?
Maple Hill School has 464 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Naugatuck, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Hill School is 12.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Naugatuck, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Hill School?
Maple Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.