- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wallingford, CT
Rock Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Rock Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090474000961
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Hill School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Wallingford · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock Hill School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Hill School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Wallingford, CT.
School address
District: Wallingford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090474000961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Rock Hill School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 090474000961 · Wallingford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 10.7:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyman Hall High School (936 students)
Rock Hill School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Rock Hill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyman Hall Hig
Lyman Hall High School
936 students
- Mark T. Sheeha
Mark T. Sheehan High School
673 students
- Dag Hammarskjo
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
593 students
- James H. Moran
James H. Moran Middle School
531 students
- Cook Hill Scho 357
Cook Hill School
357 students
- This school 278
Rock Hill School
278 students
What this shows Rock Hill School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Hill School compares
Rock Hill 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 81% | - | - |
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.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
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
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,569
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
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Rock Hill School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wallingford School District reports $25,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rock Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark T. Sheehan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dag Hammarskjold Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James H. Moran Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cook Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Wallingford
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Hill School
How many students attend Rock Hill School?
Rock Hill School has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wallingford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill School?
27.1% of students at Rock Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Rock Hill School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Wallingford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Hill School?
Rock Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Rock Hill School rank among elementary schools in Wallingford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Hill School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Wallingford, 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 Wallingford on the city page.
What other schools are in Wallingford School District?
Besides Rock Hill School, Wallingford School District also operates Lyman Hall High School (936 students), Mark T. Sheehan High School (673 students), and Dag Hammarskjold Middle School (593 students). See the Wallingford School District district page for the complete list.