Enrollment
342
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmington, CT
Noah Wallace School
Federal NCES profile for Noah Wallace School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090156000275
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Noah Wallace School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Noah Wallace School has class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Noah Wallace School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Farmington, CT.
School address
District: Farmington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090156000275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Noah Wallace School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Noah Wallace School
Noah Wallace School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Farmington, Connecticut, enrolling 342 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 342 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 278 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #250, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Asian (22%) (diversity index 67/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Farmington's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Woods Upper Elementary School (676 students): Noah Wallace School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 11.7:1).
Farmington School District also operates Farmington High School (1,261 students) and West Woods Upper Elementary School (676 students) alongside Noah Wallace 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 Noah Wallace School compares
Noah Wallace 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 77% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,328
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 50.3%
Asian 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Noah Wallace School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington School District, which includes Noah Wallace School.
$22,328
Per student
-6%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.5%
State 16.0%
Federal 4.5%
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.
How Noah Wallace School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Woods Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving a. Robbins Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Farms School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West District School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Noah Wallace School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Farmington
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~342 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Noah Wallace School
How many students attend Noah Wallace School?
Noah Wallace School has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmington, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noah Wallace School?
The student-teacher ratio at Noah Wallace School is 13.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Noah Wallace School?
16.7% of students at Noah Wallace School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noah Wallace School?
The largest demographic group at Noah Wallace School is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Farmington, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noah Wallace School?
Noah Wallace School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Noah Wallace School rank among elementary schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Noah Wallace School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Farmington, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Farmington on the city page.
Is Noah Wallace School a good school?
Noah Wallace School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Farmington School District?
Besides Noah Wallace School, Farmington School District also operates Farmington High School (1,261 students), West Woods Upper Elementary School (676 students), and Irving a. Robbins Middle School (670 students). See the Farmington School District district page for the complete list.
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