Enrollment
62
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plantsville, CT
Preschool Program - Ses
Federal NCES profile for Preschool Program - Ses, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090423001804
👥 S:T ratio 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preschool Program - Ses earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Plantsville · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Preschool Program - Ses has class sizes larger than 98% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preschool Program - Ses ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Plantsville, CT.
School address
District: Southington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090423001804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Preschool Program - Ses compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Preschool Program - Ses
Preschool Program - Ses is a small combined-grade school in Plantsville, Connecticut, enrolling 62 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Connecticut schools and 71% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.7% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Connecticut schools, with 62 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% 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 (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 62/100).
Southington School District also operates Southington High School (1,905 students) and Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School (671 students) alongside Preschool Program - Ses.
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 - Ses compares
Preschool Program - Ses on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 71% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 98% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 12.9%
Asian 6.5%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Preschool Program - Ses 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 - Ses.
$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 - Ses Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southington High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Derynoski Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thalberg Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preschool Program - Ses'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 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 (~62 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Preschool Program - Ses
How many students attend Preschool Program - Ses?
Preschool Program - Ses has 62 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plantsville, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preschool Program - Ses?
The student-teacher ratio at Preschool Program - Ses is 20.7:1, which is 71% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Preschool Program - Ses?
27.7% of students at Preschool Program - Ses are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preschool Program - Ses?
The largest demographic group at Preschool Program - Ses is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Plantsville, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preschool Program - Ses?
Preschool Program - Ses has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 - Ses rank among public schools in Plantsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Preschool Program - Ses ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Plantsville, 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 Plantsville on the city page.
Is Preschool Program - Ses a good school?
Preschool Program - Ses earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 - Ses, 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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