- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plymouth, CT
Plymouth Center School
Federal NCES profile for Plymouth Center School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090333000706
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plymouth Center School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 320
- students enrolled
Plymouth Center School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Plymouth School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090333000706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Plymouth Center School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 090333000706 · Plymouth, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 11:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Terryville High School (337 students)
Plymouth Center School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Plymouth Center School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terryville Hig
Terryville High School
337 students
- This school
Plymouth Center School
320 students
- Eli Terry Jr.
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School
290 students
- Harry S. Fishe
Harry S. Fisher Elementary School
286 students
What this shows Plymouth Center School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plymouth Center School compares
Plymouth Center 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▲ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,995
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
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 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Plymouth Center School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Plymouth School District reports $23,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plymouth Center School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terryville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eli Terry Jr. Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry S. Fisher Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plymouth Center School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plymouth Center School
How many students attend Plymouth Center School?
Plymouth Center School has 320 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plymouth, CT. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Center School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Center School is 11:1, which is 9% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 30% 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 Plymouth Center School?
40.1% of students at Plymouth Center School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plymouth Center School?
The largest demographic group at Plymouth Center School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Plymouth, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plymouth Center School?
Plymouth Center School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Plymouth School District?
Besides Plymouth Center School, Plymouth School District also operates Terryville High School (337 students), Eli Terry Jr. Middle School (290 students), and Harry S. Fisher Elementary School (286 students). See the Plymouth School District district page for the complete list.