- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wallingford, CT
Pond Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Pond Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090474000959
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pond Hill School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Wallingford · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pond Hill School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pond Hill School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Wallingford, CT.
School address
District: Wallingford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090474000959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Pond Hill School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 090474000959 · Wallingford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 8.6:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyman Hall High School (936 students)
Pond Hill School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Pond Hill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyman Hall Hig
Lyman Hall High School
936 students
- Mark T. Sheeha
Mark T. Sheehan High School
673 students
- Dag Hammarskjo
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
593 students
- James H. Moran
James H. Moran Middle School
531 students
- Cook Hill Scho 357
Cook Hill School
357 students
- This school 267
Pond Hill School
267 students
What this shows Pond Hill School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pond Hill School compares
Pond Hill 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 15% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 7% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,569
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Pond Hill School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wallingford School District reports $25,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pond Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark T. Sheehan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dag Hammarskjold Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James H. Moran Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cook Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pond Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Wallingford
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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pond Hill School
How many students attend Pond Hill School?
Pond Hill School has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wallingford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pond Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pond Hill School is 8.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 45% 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 Pond Hill School?
31.1% of students at Pond Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pond Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Pond Hill School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Wallingford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pond Hill School?
Pond Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Pond Hill School rank among elementary schools in Wallingford?
By Resource Investment Index, Pond Hill School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Wallingford, 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 Wallingford on the city page.
What other schools are in Wallingford School District?
Besides Pond Hill School, Wallingford School District also operates Lyman Hall High School (936 students), Mark T. Sheehan High School (673 students), and Dag Hammarskjold Middle School (593 students). See the Wallingford School District district page for the complete list.