Enrollment
318
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winsted, CT
Pearson School
Federal NCES profile for Pearson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090516001080
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearson School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Winsted · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearson School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearson School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Winsted, CT.
School address
District: Winchester School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090516001080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pearson School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pearson School
Pearson School is a mid-sized elementary school in Winsted, Connecticut, enrolling 318 students.
At 11.4:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 318 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 152 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 127 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Winchester School District spends $29,894 per pupil, 25% above the Connecticut average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district, Winchester School District, also runs Mary P. Hinsdale School (263 students).
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 Pearson School compares
Pearson 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▲ 33% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$29,894
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 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 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Pearson School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winchester School District, which includes Pearson School.
$29,894
Per student
+25%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+80%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.5%
State 47.0%
Federal 5.4%
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 Pearson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary P. Hinsdale School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pearson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~318 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pearson School
How many students attend Pearson School?
Pearson School has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winsted, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearson School is 11.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 Pearson School?
48.3% of students at Pearson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearson School?
The largest demographic group at Pearson School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Winsted, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearson School?
Pearson School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Pearson School rank among public schools in Winsted?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearson School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Winsted, 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 Winsted on the city page.
Is Pearson School a good school?
Pearson School earns 56/100 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 Winchester School District?
Besides Pearson School, Winchester School District also operates Mary P. Hinsdale School (263 students). See the Winchester School District district page for the complete list.
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