- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Enfield, CT
Prudence Crandall School
Federal NCES profile for Prudence Crandall School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090147000254
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prudence Crandall School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Enfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Prudence Crandall School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prudence Crandall School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Enfield, CT.
School address
District: Enfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090147000254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Prudence Crandall School held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090147000254 · Enfield, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 11.3:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Enfield High School (1,426 students)
Prudence Crandall School held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Prudence Crandall School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Enfield High S
Enfield High School
1,426 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle School
1,002 students
- This school 351
Prudence Crandall School
351 students
- Eli Whitney Sc 346
Eli Whitney School
346 students
- Henry Barnard 311
Henry Barnard School
311 students
- Hazardville Me 298
Hazardville Memorial School
298 students
What this shows Prudence Crandall School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prudence Crandall School compares
Prudence Crandall 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▲ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 7.1%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Prudence Crandall School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Enfield School District reports $21,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prudence Crandall School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eli Whitney School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Barnard School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazardville Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prudence Crandall School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Enfield
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Eli Whitney School
Standard public school
346 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Henry Barnard School
Standard public school
311 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Hazardville Memorial School
Standard public school
298 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Edgar H. Parkman School
Standard public school
266 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Enfield Street School
Standard public school
226 students 9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prudence Crandall School
How many students attend Prudence Crandall School?
Prudence Crandall School has 351 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Enfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prudence Crandall School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prudence Crandall School is 11.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prudence Crandall School?
41.6% of students at Prudence Crandall School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prudence Crandall School?
The largest demographic group at Prudence Crandall School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Enfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prudence Crandall School?
Prudence Crandall School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prudence Crandall School rank among elementary schools in Enfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Prudence Crandall School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Enfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Enfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Enfield School District?
Besides Prudence Crandall School, Enfield School District also operates Enfield High School (1,426 students), John F. Kennedy Middle School (1,002 students), and Eli Whitney School (346 students). See the Enfield School District district page for the complete list.