- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Southington, CT
Preschool Program - Hes
Federal NCES profile for Preschool Program - Hes, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090423001808
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preschool Program - Hes earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Southington · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Preschool Program - Hes has class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preschool Program - Hes ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Southington, CT.
School address
District: Southington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090423001808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Preschool Program - Hes grew from 41 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 090423001808 · Southington, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
59 enr · 29.5:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Southington High School (1,905 students)
Preschool Program - Hes grew from 41 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Preschool Program - Hes in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southington Hi
Southington High School
1,905 students
- Joseph a. Depa 671
Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School
671 students
- John F. Kenned 659
John F. Kennedy Middle School
659 students
- Derynoski Elem 549
Derynoski Elementary School
549 students
- Thalberg Eleme 443
Thalberg Elementary School
443 students
- This school 59
Preschool Program - Hes
59 students
What this shows Preschool Program - Hes reports 59 students on the CCD universe file.
How Preschool Program - Hes compares
Preschool Program - Hes is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.5:1 | ▲ 144% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 46% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
29.5:1
students per teacher
- 144% above state mean
Top 99% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$20,700
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Asian 8.5%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Preschool Program - Hes is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
District finance for Southington School District reports $20,700 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Preschool Program - Hes Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Derynoski Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thalberg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preschool Program - Hes's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Southington
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 (~59 students)
Frequently asked questions about Preschool Program - Hes
How many students attend Preschool Program - Hes?
Preschool Program - Hes has 59 students enrolled. It is a public school in Southington, CT. CCD year-over-year: 41 (2022-23) → 46 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preschool Program - Hes?
The student-teacher ratio at Preschool Program - Hes is 29.5:1, which is 144% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 88% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Preschool Program - Hes?
19.5% of students at Preschool Program - Hes are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preschool Program - Hes?
The largest demographic group at Preschool Program - Hes is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Southington, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preschool Program - Hes?
Preschool Program - Hes has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Preschool Program - Hes rank among public schools in Southington?
By Resource Investment Index, Preschool Program - Hes ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Southington, 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 Southington on the city page.
What other schools are in Southington School District?
Besides Preschool Program - Hes, Southington School District also operates Southington High School (1,905 students), Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School (671 students), and John F. Kennedy Middle School (659 students). See the Southington School District district page for the complete list.