- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwich, CT
Samuel Huntington School
Federal NCES profile for Samuel Huntington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090312000672
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samuel Huntington School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Norwich · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Samuel Huntington School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Huntington School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Norwich, CT.
School address
District: Norwich School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090312000672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Samuel Huntington School shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 090312000672 · Norwich, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 11.5:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (593 students)
Samuel Huntington School shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Samuel Huntington School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelly Steam Ma
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School
593 students
- Teachers' Memo
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School
447 students
- Moriarty Magne
Moriarty Magnet School
404 students
- John B. Stanto
John B. Stanton School
382 students
- This school
Samuel Huntington School
358 students
- Veterans' Memo
Veterans' Memorial School
290 students
What this shows Samuel Huntington School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samuel Huntington School compares
Samuel Huntington 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 55% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$29,852
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
White 30.4%
African American 17.9%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Samuel Huntington School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Norwich School District reports $29,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Samuel Huntington School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moriarty Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John B. Stanton School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans' Memorial School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samuel Huntington School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Norwich
3 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 (~358 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Samuel Huntington School
How many students attend Samuel Huntington School?
Samuel Huntington School has 358 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwich, CT. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel Huntington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel Huntington School is 11.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 Samuel Huntington School?
56.3% of students at Samuel Huntington School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samuel Huntington School?
The largest demographic group at Samuel Huntington School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.5% of enrollment, in Norwich, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samuel Huntington School?
Samuel Huntington 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 Huntington School rank among elementary schools in Norwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Huntington School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Norwich, 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 Norwich on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwich School District?
Besides Samuel Huntington School, Norwich School District also operates Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School (593 students), Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School (447 students), and Moriarty Magnet School (404 students). See the Norwich School District district page for the complete list.