Enrollment
84
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Hartford, CT
New Hartford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for New Hartford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090276000540
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Hartford Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in New Hartford · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New Hartford Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Hartford Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Hartford, CT.
School address
District: New Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090276000540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Hartford Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Hartford Elementary School
New Hartford Elementary School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in New Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 84 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Connecticut schools, with 84 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New Hartford School District also operates Ann Antolini School (241 students) and Bakerville Consolidated School (104 students) alongside New Hartford 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 New Hartford Elementary School compares
New Hartford 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 60% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.7%
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
12:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,075
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 84.5%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, New Hartford Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Hartford School District, which includes New Hartford Elementary School.
$24,075
Per student
+1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.1%
State 40.1%
Federal 4.8%
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 New Hartford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Antolini School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bakerville Consolidated School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Hartford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~84 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Hartford Elementary School
How many students attend New Hartford Elementary School?
New Hartford Elementary School has 84 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hartford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hartford Elementary School is 12:1, which is 1% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% 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 New Hartford Elementary School?
14.7% of students at New Hartford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Hartford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at New Hartford Elementary School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in New Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Hartford Elementary School?
New Hartford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 New Hartford Elementary School rank among public schools in New Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, New Hartford Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Hartford, 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 New Hartford on the city page.
Is New Hartford Elementary School a good school?
New Hartford Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut. 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 New Hartford School District?
Besides New Hartford Elementary School, New Hartford School District also operates Ann Antolini School (241 students) and Bakerville Consolidated School (104 students). See the New Hartford School District district page for the complete list.
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