Enrollment
59
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090423001808
Preschool Program - Hes — Southington, CT
Federal NCES profile for Preschool Program - Hes, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 18/100.
👥 Class size 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Southington School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Preschool Program - Hes compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Preschool Program - Hes reports 59 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 69% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 29% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 19.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 46% below the Connecticut average and 62% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Southington School District spends $21,795 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.1% from local sources (property taxes), 31.6% from the state, and 6.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Preschool Program - Hes compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 69% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 46% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
20.5:1
students per teacher
— 69% above state mean
Top 99% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$21,795
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 59 Top 1% in Connecticut — larger than 99% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 20.5:1 +69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 19.5% -46% vs state
NCES ID 090423001808
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southington School District, which includes Preschool Program - Hes.
$21,795
Per student
-23%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.1%
State 31.6%
Federal 6.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Preschool Program - Hes
How many students attend Preschool Program - Hes?
Preschool Program - Hes has 59 students enrolled. It is a other school in Southington, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preschool Program - Hes?
The student-teacher ratio at Preschool Program - Hes is 20.5:1, which is 69% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Southington, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preschool Program - Hes?
Preschool Program - Hes has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.