Enrollment
511
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Hampton, CT
Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090123000189
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in East Hampton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial School has class sizes larger than 80% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in East Hampton, CT.
School address
District: East Hampton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090123000189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Memorial School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Memorial School
Memorial School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in East Hampton, Connecticut, enrolling 511 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 511 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 287 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #150.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
East Hampton School District also operates East Hampton High School (488 students) and East Hampton Middle School (411 students) alongside Memorial 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 Memorial School compares
Memorial 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 60% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,141
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 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Memorial School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Hampton School District, which includes Memorial School.
$23,141
Per student
-3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 32.6%
Federal 4.4%
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 Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hampton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hampton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~511 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Memorial School's federal record.
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Frequently asked questions about Memorial School
How many students attend Memorial School?
Memorial School has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Hampton, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial School is 13.4:1, which is 11% 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 Memorial School?
14.5% of students at Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in East Hampton, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial School?
Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Memorial School rank among public schools in East Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in East Hampton, 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 East Hampton on the city page.
Is Memorial School a good school?
Memorial School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 East Hampton School District?
Besides Memorial School, East Hampton School District also operates East Hampton High School (488 students), East Hampton Middle School (411 students), and Center School (251 students). See the East Hampton School District district page for the complete list.
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