- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- -
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Pearson School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 090516001080 · Winsted, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 11.4:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Mary P. Hinsdale School (263 students)
Pearson School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
How Pearson School compares
Pearson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$26,541
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Winchester School District reports $26,541 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~318 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.