Enrollment
191
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Granby, CT
R. Dudley Seymour School
Federal NCES profile for R. Dudley Seymour School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090117000183
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R. Dudley Seymour School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in East Granby · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
R. Dudley Seymour School has class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R. Dudley Seymour School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in East Granby, CT.
School address
District: East Granby School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090117000183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R. Dudley Seymour School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at R. Dudley Seymour School
R. Dudley Seymour School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in East Granby, Connecticut, enrolling 191 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Connecticut schools, with 191 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 69 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 119 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
East Granby School District also operates East Granby High School (249 students) and East Granby Middle School (218 students) alongside R. Dudley Seymour School.
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 R. Dudley Seymour School compares
R. Dudley Seymour School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 56% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$25,670
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 4.7%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, R. Dudley Seymour School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Granby School District, which includes R. Dudley Seymour School.
$25,670
Per student
+8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.6%
State 22.1%
Federal 2.3%
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 R. Dudley Seymour School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Granby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Granby Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Allgrove School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R. Dudley Seymour School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary 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 (~191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about R. Dudley Seymour School
How many students attend R. Dudley Seymour School?
R. Dudley Seymour School has 191 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Granby, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. Dudley Seymour School?
The student-teacher ratio at R. Dudley Seymour School is 13.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R. Dudley Seymour School?
15.9% of students at R. Dudley Seymour School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. Dudley Seymour School?
The largest demographic group at R. Dudley Seymour School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in East Granby, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. Dudley Seymour School?
R. Dudley Seymour School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does R. Dudley Seymour School rank among public schools in East Granby?
By Resource Investment Index, R. Dudley Seymour School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in East Granby, 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 East Granby on the city page.
Is R. Dudley Seymour School a good school?
R. Dudley Seymour School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools. 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 East Granby School District?
Besides R. Dudley Seymour School, East Granby School District also operates East Granby High School (249 students), East Granby Middle School (218 students), and Allgrove School (215 students). See the East Granby School District district page for the complete list.
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