Enrollment
292
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waterford, CT
Oswegatchie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oswegatchie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090486000998
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oswegatchie Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oswegatchie Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oswegatchie Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Waterford, CT.
School address
District: Waterford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090486000998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oswegatchie Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oswegatchie Elementary School
Oswegatchie Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Waterford, Connecticut, enrolling 292 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.8% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 292 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 235 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 45/100).
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Waterford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Great Neck Elementary School (309 students): Oswegatchie Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 vs 11:1).
Waterford School District also operates Waterford High School (713 students) and Clark Lane Middle School (529 students) alongside Oswegatchie 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 Oswegatchie Elementary School compares
Oswegatchie 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$26,145
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Oswegatchie Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waterford School District, which includes Oswegatchie Elementary School.
$26,145
Per student
+10%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.6%
State 13.7%
Federal 5.8%
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.
How Oswegatchie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark Lane Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quaker Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Great Neck Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oswegatchie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar elementary schools in Waterford
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oswegatchie Elementary School
How many students attend Oswegatchie Elementary School?
Oswegatchie Elementary School has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waterford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oswegatchie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oswegatchie Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% 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 Oswegatchie Elementary School?
26.8% of students at Oswegatchie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oswegatchie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oswegatchie Elementary School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Waterford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oswegatchie Elementary School?
Oswegatchie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oswegatchie Elementary School rank among public schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Oswegatchie Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Waterford, 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 Waterford on the city page.
Is Oswegatchie Elementary School a good school?
Oswegatchie Elementary School earns 67/100 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 Waterford School District?
Besides Oswegatchie Elementary School, Waterford School District also operates Waterford High School (713 students), Clark Lane Middle School (529 students), and Quaker Hill Elementary School (331 students). See the Waterford School District district page for the complete list.
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