- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orange, CT
Peck Place School
Federal NCES profile for Peck Place School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090321000687
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peck Place School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Peck Place School has class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peck Place School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Orange, CT.
School address
District: Orange School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090321000687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Peck Place School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 090321000687 · Orange, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 13.3:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Race Brook School (375 students)
Peck Place School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Peck Place School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Peck Place School
386 students
- Race Brook Sch
Race Brook School
375 students
- Turkey Hill Sc
Turkey Hill School
297 students
- Mary L. Tracy
Mary L. Tracy School
195 students
What this shows Peck Place School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peck Place School compares
Peck Place 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 71% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,660
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Asian 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Peck Place School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange School District reports $22,660 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peck Place School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Turkey Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary L. Tracy School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peck Place School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Orange
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peck Place School
How many students attend Peck Place School?
Peck Place School has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orange, CT. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peck Place School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peck Place School is 13.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peck Place School?
10.6% of students at Peck Place School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peck Place School?
The largest demographic group at Peck Place School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Orange, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peck Place School?
Peck Place School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Peck Place School rank among elementary schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Peck Place School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Orange, 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 Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange School District?
Besides Peck Place School, Orange School District also operates Race Brook School (375 students), Turkey Hill School (297 students), and Mary L. Tracy School (195 students). See the Orange School District district page for the complete list.