Enrollment
588
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prendergast School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prendergast School
Prendergast School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ansonia, Connecticut, enrolling 588 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Connecticut schools and 39% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 588 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 146 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #121, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (24%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 588 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Ansonia's public schools, it stands alongside Mead School (578 students): Prendergast School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 14.4:1).
Ansonia School District also operates Ansonia High School (617 students) and Mead School (578 students) alongside Prendergast School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Prendergast School compares
Prendergast School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ansonia School District, which includes Prendergast School.
$20,353
Per student
-15%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 53.5%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~588 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Prendergast School a good school?
Prendergast School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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