- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Haven, CT
Montowese Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Montowese Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090303000630
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montowese Elementary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in North Haven · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Montowese Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montowese Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in North Haven, CT.
School address
District: North Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090303000630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Montowese Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 090303000630 · North Haven, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 10.5:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: North Haven High School (944 students)
Montowese Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Montowese Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Haven Hi
North Haven High School
944 students
- North Haven Mi
North Haven Middle School
752 students
- Ridge Road Ele
Ridge Road Elementary School
415 students
- Green Acres El
Green Acres Elementary School
404 students
- Clintonville E 372
Clintonville Elementary School
372 students
- This school 305
Montowese Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Montowese Elementary School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montowese Elementary School compares
Montowese Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 53% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,752
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Asian 10.5%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Montowese Elementary School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Haven School District reports $22,752 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montowese Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Haven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Haven Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Acres Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clintonville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montowese Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in North Haven
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montowese Elementary School
How many students attend Montowese Elementary School?
Montowese Elementary School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montowese Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montowese Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 33% 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 Montowese Elementary School?
17.2% of students at Montowese Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montowese Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Montowese Elementary School is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in North Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montowese Elementary School?
Montowese Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montowese Elementary School rank among public schools in North Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Montowese Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in North Haven, 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 North Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in North Haven School District?
Besides Montowese Elementary School, North Haven School District also operates North Haven High School (944 students), North Haven Middle School (752 students), and Ridge Road Elementary School (415 students). See the North Haven School District district page for the complete list.