Enrollment
212
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 090267000517
Northend Elementary School — New Britain, CT
Federal NCES profile for Northend Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 14
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: New Britain 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)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+119% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northend Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Northend Elementary School reports 212 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 79.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 119% above the Connecticut average and 54% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Britain School District spends $27,900 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.3% from local sources (property taxes), 59.9% from the state, and 15.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Northend 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 119% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 9% | — | — |
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
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 119% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,900
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 212 Top 9% in Connecticut — larger than 91% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 79.7% +119% vs state
NCES ID 090267000517
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.0%
African American 17.5%
Two or More 6.6%
White 6.1%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.4%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Britain School District, which includes Northend Elementary School.
$27,900
Per student
-1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 59.9%
Federal 15.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,521
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
Similar elementary schools in New Britain
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Lincoln Elementary School
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552 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Smith Elementary School
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461 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Vance Elementary School
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Chamberlain Elementary School
Standard public school
402 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Northend Elementary School
How many students attend Northend Elementary School?
Northend Elementary School has 212 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in New Britain, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northend Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northend Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northend Elementary School?
79.7% of students at Northend Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northend Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northend Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Britain, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northend Elementary School?
Northend Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.