Enrollment
59
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+144% 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
What stands out at Preschool Program - Hes
Preschool Program - Hes is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Southington, Connecticut, enrolling 59 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Connecticut schools and 144% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Connecticut schools, with 59 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 57/100).
Among Southington's public schools, it stands alongside Urbin T. Kelley School (301 students): Preschool Program - Hes is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.5:1 vs 12.5:1).
Southington School District also operates Southington High School (1,905 students) and Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School (671 students) alongside Preschool Program - Hes.
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 Preschool Program - Hes compares
Preschool Program - Hes on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,649
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.
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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southington School District, which includes Preschool Program - Hes.
$20,649
Per student
-13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
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 (~59 students)
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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 public school in Southington, CT.
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.
Is Preschool Program - Hes a good school?
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. 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 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.
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