- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Southington, CT
Oshana Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oshana Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090423000836
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oshana Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Southington · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Oshana Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oshana Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Southington, CT.
School address
District: Southington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090423000836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Oshana Elementary School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 090423000836 · Southington, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 9.8:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Southington High School (1,905 students)
Oshana Elementary School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Oshana Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southington Hi
Southington High School
1,905 students
- Joseph a. Depa 671
Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School
671 students
- John F. Kenned 659
John F. Kennedy Middle School
659 students
- Derynoski Elem 549
Derynoski Elementary School
549 students
- Thalberg Eleme 443
Thalberg Elementary School
443 students
- This school 235
Oshana Elementary School
235 students
What this shows Oshana Elementary School reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oshana Elementary School compares
Oshana 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$20,700
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat 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
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 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Oshana Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Southington School District reports $20,700 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oshana Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Derynoski Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thalberg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oshana Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Southington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Derynoski Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Thalberg Elementary School
Standard public school
443 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hatton Elementary School
Standard public school
320 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Flanders Elementary School
Standard public school
259 students 10:1 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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oshana Elementary School
How many students attend Oshana Elementary School?
Oshana Elementary School has 235 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Southington, CT. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oshana Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oshana Elementary School is 9.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 38% 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 Oshana Elementary School?
15.7% of students at Oshana Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oshana Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oshana Elementary School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Southington, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oshana Elementary School?
Oshana Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
How does Oshana Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Southington?
By Resource Investment Index, Oshana Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Southington, 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 Southington on the city page.
What other schools are in Southington School District?
Besides Oshana Elementary School, Southington School District also operates Southington High School (1,905 students), Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School (671 students), and John F. Kennedy Middle School (659 students). See the Southington School District district page for the complete list.