Enrollment
428
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Milford, CT
Northville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090285001168
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northville Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in New Milford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northville Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northville Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in New Milford, CT.
School address
District: New Milford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090285001168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northville Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northville Elementary School
Northville Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New Milford, Connecticut, enrolling 428 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.6% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 428 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 274 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #240, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among New Milford's public schools, it stands alongside Hill and Plain School (371 students): Northville Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.6:1 vs 10.9:1).
New Milford School District also operates New Milford High School (1,150 students) and Schaghticoke Middle School (791 students) alongside Northville Elementary 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 Northville Elementary School compares
Northville Elementary 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,865
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Northville Elementary School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Milford School District, which includes Northville Elementary School.
$20,865
Per student
-13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.6%
State 28.3%
Federal 6.1%
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 Northville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Milford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schaghticoke Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sarah Noble Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill and Plain School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in New Milford
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~428 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Northville Elementary School
How many students attend Northville Elementary School?
Northville Elementary School has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Milford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northville Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 26% 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 Northville Elementary School?
28.6% of students at Northville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northville Elementary School is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in New Milford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northville Elementary School?
Northville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northville Elementary School rank among public schools in New Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Northville Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in New Milford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Milford on the city page.
Is Northville Elementary School a good school?
Northville Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 New Milford School District?
Besides Northville Elementary School, New Milford School District also operates New Milford High School (1,150 students), Schaghticoke Middle School (791 students), and Sarah Noble Intermediate School (753 students). See the New Milford School District district page for the complete list.
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