- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Stonington, CT
North Stonington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Stonington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090306000634
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Stonington Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 379
- students enrolled
North Stonington Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Stonington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090306000634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
North Stonington Elementary School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.3 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 090306000634 · North Stonington, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 10.5:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheeler High School (344 students)
North Stonington Elementary School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.3 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
How North Stonington Elementary School compares
North Stonington 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 | 14.2% | ▼ 61% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 56% | - | - |
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.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,603
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, North Stonington Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for North Stonington School District reports $22,603 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Stonington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Stonington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in North Stonington
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Stonington Elementary School
How many students attend North Stonington Elementary School?
North Stonington Elementary School has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Stonington, CT. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Stonington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Stonington 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 North Stonington Elementary School?
14.2% of students at North Stonington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Stonington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Stonington Elementary School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in North Stonington, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Stonington Elementary School?
North Stonington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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).
What other schools are in North Stonington School District?
Besides North Stonington Elementary School, North Stonington School District also operates Wheeler High School (344 students). See the North Stonington School District district page for the complete list.