- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wethersfield, CT
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Samuel B. Webb Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090507001065
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Wethersfield · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel B. Webb Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Wethersfield, CT.
School address
District: Wethersfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090507001065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 090507001065 · Wethersfield, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 14.9:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Wethersfield High School (1,146 students)
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wethersfield H
Wethersfield High School
1,146 students
- Silas Deane Mi
Silas Deane Middle School
546 students
- Highcrest Scho 429
Highcrest School
429 students
- Emerson-Willia 408
Emerson-Williams School
408 students
- This school 342
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
342 students
- Alfred W. Hanm 280
Alfred W. Hanmer School
280 students
What this shows Samuel B. Webb Elementary School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samuel B. Webb Elementary School compares
Samuel B. Webb Elementary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 40% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 91% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,484
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Asian 6.7%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Samuel B. Webb Elementary School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Wethersfield School District reports $22,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Samuel B. Webb Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wethersfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silas Deane Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highcrest School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerson-Williams School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alfred W. Hanmer School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samuel B. Webb Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Wethersfield
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Discovery Academy
Standard public school
522 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Emerson-Williams School
Standard public school
408 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Alfred W. Hanmer School
Standard public school
280 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Charles Wright School
Standard public school
235 students 9.8:1 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
How many students attend Samuel B. Webb Elementary School?
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wethersfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel B. Webb Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel B. Webb Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Samuel B. Webb Elementary School?
21.8% of students at Samuel B. Webb Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samuel B. Webb Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Samuel B. Webb Elementary School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Wethersfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samuel B. Webb Elementary School?
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Samuel B. Webb Elementary School rank among schools in Wethersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel B. Webb Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Wethersfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wethersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Wethersfield School District?
Besides Samuel B. Webb Elementary School, Wethersfield School District also operates Wethersfield High School (1,146 students), Silas Deane Middle School (546 students), and Highcrest School (429 students). See the Wethersfield School District district page for the complete list.