- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Hartford, CT
Norfeldt School
Federal NCES profile for Norfeldt School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090492001019
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norfeldt School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in West Hartford · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Norfeldt School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norfeldt School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in West Hartford, CT.
School address
District: West Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090492001019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Norfeldt School grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 30.4 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 090492001019 · West Hartford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 12.1:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Conard High School (1,380 students)
Norfeldt School grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE held 30.4 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Norfeldt School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conard High Sc
Conard High School
1,380 students
- Hall High Scho
Hall High School
1,332 students
- Sedgwick Middl
Sedgwick Middle School
874 students
- King Philip Mi
King Philip Middle School
820 students
- Duffy School 489
Duffy School
489 students
- This school 362
Norfeldt School
362 students
What this shows Norfeldt School reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norfeldt School compares
Norfeldt School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 71% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,041
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 63.8%
Asian 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 6.9%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Norfeldt School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Hartford School District reports $24,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norfeldt School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sedgwick Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Philip Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duffy School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norfeldt School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in West Hartford
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Duffy School
Standard public school
489 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Wolcott School
Standard public school
354 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Braeburn School
Standard public school
347 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Bugbee School
Standard public school
343 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Morley School
Standard public school
301 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norfeldt School
How many students attend Norfeldt School?
Norfeldt School has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norfeldt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norfeldt School is 12.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norfeldt School?
10.4% of students at Norfeldt School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norfeldt School?
The largest demographic group at Norfeldt School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in West Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norfeldt School?
Norfeldt School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Norfeldt School rank among elementary schools in West Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Norfeldt School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in West Hartford, 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 West Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in West Hartford School District?
Besides Norfeldt School, West Hartford School District also operates Conard High School (1,380 students), Hall High School (1,332 students), and Sedgwick Middle School (874 students). See the West Hartford School District district page for the complete list.