- Enrollment
- 1,255
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newington, CT
Ruth Chaffee School
Federal NCES profile for Ruth Chaffee School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090288000612
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruth Chaffee School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Newington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruth Chaffee School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Chaffee School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Newington, CT.
School address
District: Newington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090288000612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Ruth Chaffee School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 090288000612 · Newington, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 11.7:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Newington High School (1,255 students)
Ruth Chaffee School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Ruth Chaffee School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newington High
Newington High School
1,255 students
- John Wallace M
John Wallace Middle School
610 students
- Martin Kellogg
Martin Kellogg Middle School
567 students
- Anna Reynolds 407
Anna Reynolds School
407 students
- John Paterson 394
John Paterson School
394 students
- This school 317
Ruth Chaffee School
317 students
What this shows Ruth Chaffee School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruth Chaffee School compares
Ruth Chaffee 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 29% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$24,631
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Asian 11.7%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 4.7%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Ruth Chaffee School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Newington School District reports $24,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruth Chaffee School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Wallace Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Kellogg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anna Reynolds School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Paterson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruth Chaffee School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Newington
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Chaffee School
How many students attend Ruth Chaffee School?
Ruth Chaffee School has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newington, CT. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Chaffee School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Chaffee School is 11.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% 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 Ruth Chaffee School?
25.7% of students at Ruth Chaffee School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruth Chaffee School?
The largest demographic group at Ruth Chaffee School is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Newington, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruth Chaffee School?
Ruth Chaffee 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 Ruth Chaffee School rank among schools in Newington?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Chaffee School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Newington, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newington on the city page.
What other schools are in Newington School District?
Besides Ruth Chaffee School, Newington School District also operates Newington High School (1,255 students), John Wallace Middle School (610 students), and Martin Kellogg Middle School (567 students). See the Newington School District district page for the complete list.