- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Groton, CT
Robert E. Fitch High School
Federal NCES profile for Robert E. Fitch High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090177000318
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert E. Fitch High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Groton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert E. Fitch High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert E. Fitch High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Groton, CT.
School address
District: Groton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090177000318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Robert E. Fitch High School held near 1,019 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 95.7 → 93.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 090177000318 · Groton, CT High · MID · TRAD
942 enr · 9.9:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Groton Middle School (884 students)
Robert E. Fitch High School held near 1,019 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 95.7 → 93.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Robert E. Fitch High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Robert E. Fitch High School
942 students
- Groton Middle
Groton Middle School
884 students
- Mystic River M
Mystic River Magnet School
520 students
- Thames River M
Thames River Magnet School
501 students
- Northeast Acad
Northeast Academy Magnet School
392 students
- Catherine Koln 375
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
375 students
What this shows Robert E. Fitch High School reports 942 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert E. Fitch High School compares
Robert E. Fitch High 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 942 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
942
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,584
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Two or More 13.5%
African American 9.1%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Robert E. Fitch High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Groton School District reports $24,584 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert E. Fitch High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mystic River Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thames River Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Academy Magnet School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert E. Fitch High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Groton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~942 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert E. Fitch High School
How many students attend Robert E. Fitch High School?
Robert E. Fitch High School has 942 students enrolled. It is a high school in Groton, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,005 (2022-23) → 1,019 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert E. Fitch High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert E. Fitch High School is 9.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 37% 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 Robert E. Fitch High School?
34.0% of students at Robert E. Fitch High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert E. Fitch High School?
The largest demographic group at Robert E. Fitch High School is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Groton, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert E. Fitch High School?
Robert E. Fitch High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert E. Fitch High School rank among high schools in Groton?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert E. Fitch High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Groton, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Groton on the city page.
What other schools are in Groton School District?
Besides Robert E. Fitch High School, Groton School District also operates Groton Middle School (884 students), Mystic River Magnet School (520 students), and Thames River Magnet School (501 students). See the Groton School District district page for the complete list.