Enrollment
471
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redding Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Redding Elementary School
Redding Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Redding, Connecticut, enrolling 471 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.9% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Connecticut average.
With 471 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 230 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 35/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Redding School District spends $32,172 per pupil, 35% above the Connecticut average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district, Redding School District, also runs John Read Middle School (381 students).
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 Redding Elementary School compares
Redding Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$32,172
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redding School District, which includes Redding Elementary School.
$32,172
Per student
+35%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+94%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.5%
State 13.7%
Federal 1.8%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~471 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Redding on the city page.
Is Redding Elementary School a good school?
Redding Elementary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 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.
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