- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ansonia, CT
Prendergast School
Federal NCES profile for Prendergast School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090006001020
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prendergast School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Ansonia · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Prendergast School has class sizes larger than 96% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prendergast School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ansonia, CT.
School address
District: Ansonia School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090006001020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Prendergast School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 090006001020 · Ansonia, CT Other · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 16.8:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ansonia High School (617 students)
Prendergast School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Prendergast School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ansonia High S
Ansonia High School
617 students
- This school
Prendergast School
588 students
- Mead School
Mead School
578 students
- Ansonia Middle
Ansonia Middle School
560 students
What this shows Prendergast School reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prendergast School compares
Prendergast 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 39% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 61% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 96% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,321
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 588 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.9%
White 23.5%
African American 22.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Prendergast School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Ansonia School District reports $21,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prendergast School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ansonia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mead School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ansonia Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prendergast School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Ansonia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prendergast School
How many students attend Prendergast School?
Prendergast School has 588 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ansonia, CT. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prendergast School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prendergast School is 16.8:1, which is 39% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prendergast School?
58.6% of students at Prendergast School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prendergast School?
The largest demographic group at Prendergast School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment, in Ansonia, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prendergast School?
Prendergast School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Prendergast School rank among public schools in Ansonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Prendergast School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ansonia, 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 Ansonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Ansonia School District?
Besides Prendergast School, Ansonia School District also operates Ansonia High School (617 students), Mead School (578 students), and Ansonia Middle School (560 students). See the Ansonia School District district page for the complete list.