Enrollment
461
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roaring Brook School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roaring Brook School
Roaring Brook School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Avon, Connecticut, enrolling 461 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.0% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Connecticut average.
With 461 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 214 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #150.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 52/100).
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Avon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pine Grove School (613 students): Roaring Brook School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 14.3:1).
Avon School District also operates Avon High School (946 students) and Pine Grove School (613 students) alongside Roaring Brook 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 Roaring Brook School compares
Roaring Brook 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,893
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avon School District, which includes Roaring Brook School.
$22,893
Per student
-4%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.7%
State 16.7%
Federal 3.6%
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 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
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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.
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 (~461 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Roaring Brook School a good school?
Roaring Brook School earns 50/100 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 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.
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