- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Redding, CT
Redding Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Redding Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090351000722
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redding Elementary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Redding Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redding Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Redding, CT.
School address
District: Redding School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090351000722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Redding Elementary School grew from 479 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 090351000722 · Redding, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 10.7:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: John Read Middle School (381 students)
Redding Elementary School grew from 479 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
How Redding Elementary School compares
Redding Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 81% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$32,817
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
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.6%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Redding Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Redding School District reports $32,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Redding Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Read Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redding Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redding Elementary School
How many students attend Redding Elementary School?
Redding Elementary School has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Redding, CT. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redding Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Redding Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 32% 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 Redding Elementary School?
6.9% of students at Redding Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redding Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Redding Elementary School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Redding, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redding Elementary School?
Redding Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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).
How does Redding Elementary School rank among public schools in Redding?
By Resource Investment Index, Redding Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Redding, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Redding School District?
Besides Redding Elementary School, Redding School District also operates John Read Middle School (381 students). See the Redding School District district page for the complete list.