Enrollment
305
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montowese Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montowese Elementary School
Montowese Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in North Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 305 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 305 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 247 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among North Haven's public schools, it stands alongside Green Acres Elementary School (404 students): Montowese Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.5:1 vs 12.2:1).
North Haven School District also operates North Haven High School (944 students) and North Haven Middle School (752 students) alongside Montowese Elementary 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 Montowese Elementary School compares
Montowese Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,498
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Haven School District, which includes Montowese Elementary School.
$22,498
Per student
-6%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.8%
State 20.1%
Federal 6.1%
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 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
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- 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.
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 (~305 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Montowese Elementary School a good school?
Montowese Elementary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 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.
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