Enrollment
379
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090306000634
North Stonington Elementary School — North Stonington, CT
Federal NCES profile for North Stonington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: North Stonington School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Stonington Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Stonington Elementary School reports 379 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 29% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 14.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 61% below the Connecticut average and 73% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 7580 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Stonington School District spends $28,544 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.1% from local sources (property taxes), 28.0% from the state, and 3.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Stonington Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 61% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 44% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
11.3:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$28,544
per pupil, district-wide
— above Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Per 7580 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 379 Top 44% in Connecticut — larger than 56% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 11.3:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 14.2% -61% vs state
NCES ID 090306000634
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.1
Students per counselor 7580:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.8%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Stonington School District, which includes North Stonington Elementary School.
$28,544
Per student
+1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 68.1%
State 28.0%
Federal 3.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in North Stonington, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Stonington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Stonington Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.