- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Preston, CT
Preston Plains School
Federal NCES profile for Preston Plains School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090342000717
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preston Plains School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 141
- students enrolled
Preston Plains School has class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Preston School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090342000717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Preston Plains School held near 130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 090342000717 · Preston, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 14.1:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Preston Veterans' Memorial School (284 students)
Preston Plains School held near 130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
How Preston Plains School compares
Preston Plains School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,048
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
African American 3.5%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Preston Plains School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Preston School District reports $28,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Preston Plains School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Veterans' Memorial School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preston Plains School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide middle 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 (~141 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Preston Plains School
How many students attend Preston Plains School?
Preston Plains School has 141 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Preston, CT. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preston Plains School?
The student-teacher ratio at Preston Plains School is 14.1:1, which is 17% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Preston Plains School?
21.6% of students at Preston Plains School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preston Plains School?
The largest demographic group at Preston Plains School is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Preston, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preston Plains School?
Preston Plains School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Preston School District?
Besides Preston Plains School, Preston School District also operates Preston Veterans' Memorial School (284 students). See the Preston School District district page for the complete list.