- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Haven, CT
Ross/Woodward School
Federal NCES profile for Ross/Woodward School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090279001387
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ross/Woodward School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools.
- #13 of 25
- schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ross/Woodward School has class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ross/Woodward School ranks #13 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279001387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Ross/Woodward School shrank from 603 students in 2022-23 to 569 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 090279001387 · New Haven, CT Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 12.8:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students)
Ross/Woodward School shrank from 603 students in 2022-23 to 569 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Ross/Woodward School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilbur Cross H
Wilbur Cross High School
1,742 students
- James Hillhous
James Hillhouse High School
1,124 students
- Fair Haven Sch
Fair Haven School
734 students
- Hill Regional 625
Hill Regional Career High School
625 students
- Engineering - 608
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
608 students
- This school 562
Ross/Woodward School
562 students
What this shows Ross/Woodward School reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ross/Woodward School compares
Ross/Woodward School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 87% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 72% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.6%
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
$22,543
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.7%
African American 29.9%
White 9.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Ross/Woodward School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Haven School District reports $22,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ross/Woodward School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Hillhouse High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ross/Woodward School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in New Haven
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Amistad Academy
Standard public school
1,105 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Elm City College Preparatory School
Standard public school
760 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Fair Haven School
Standard public school
734 students 11:1 students per teacher
John C. Daniels
Standard public school
522 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale School
Standard public school
506 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Highville Charter School
Standard public school
499 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ross/Woodward School
How many students attend Ross/Woodward School?
Ross/Woodward School has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross/Woodward School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross/Woodward School is 12.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ross/Woodward School?
68.2% of students at Ross/Woodward School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ross/Woodward School?
The largest demographic group at Ross/Woodward School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ross/Woodward School?
Ross/Woodward School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Ross/Woodward School rank among schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Ross/Woodward School ranks #13 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in New Haven School District?
Besides Ross/Woodward School, New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students), James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students), and Fair Haven School (734 students). See the New Haven School District district page for the complete list.