- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Avon, CT
Roaring Brook School
Federal NCES profile for Roaring Brook School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090012000013
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roaring Brook School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Avon · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Roaring Brook School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roaring Brook School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Avon, CT.
School address
District: Avon School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090012000013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Roaring Brook School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 090012000013 · Avon, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 12.5:1 · 6.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Avon High School (946 students)
Roaring Brook School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Roaring Brook School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Avon High Scho
Avon High School
946 students
- Pine Grove Sch
Pine Grove School
613 students
- Thompson Brook
Thompson Brook School
497 students
- This school
Roaring Brook School
461 students
- Avon Middle Sc
Avon Middle School
461 students
What this shows Roaring Brook School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roaring Brook School compares
Roaring Brook 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 84% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$23,764
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Asian 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Roaring Brook School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Avon School District reports $23,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roaring Brook School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roaring Brook School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Avon
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roaring Brook School
How many students attend Roaring Brook School?
Roaring Brook School has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Avon, CT. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roaring Brook School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roaring Brook School is 12.5:1, which is 3% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roaring Brook School?
6.0% of students at Roaring Brook School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roaring Brook School?
The largest demographic group at Roaring Brook School is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Avon, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roaring Brook School?
Roaring Brook School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Roaring Brook School rank among elementary schools in Avon?
By Resource Investment Index, Roaring Brook School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Avon, 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 Avon on the city page.
What other schools are in Avon School District?
Besides Roaring Brook School, Avon School District also operates Avon High School (946 students), Pine Grove School (613 students), and Thompson Brook School (497 students). See the Avon School District district page for the complete list.