- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westport, CT
Saugatuck Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Saugatuck Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090504001363
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saugatuck Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Westport · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 2.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Saugatuck Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saugatuck Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Westport, CT.
School address
District: Westport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090504001363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Saugatuck Elementary School shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 090504001363 · Westport, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 10.1:1 · 2.1% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Staples High School (1,629 students)
Saugatuck Elementary School shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Saugatuck Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staples High S
Staples High School
1,629 students
- Bedford Middle
Bedford Middle School
710 students
- Long Lots Scho 571
Long Lots School
571 students
- Coleytown Midd 484
Coleytown Middle School
484 students
- Coleytown Elem 461
Coleytown Elementary School
461 students
- This school 395
Saugatuck Elementary School
395 students
What this shows Saugatuck Elementary School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saugatuck Elementary School compares
Saugatuck Elementary 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.1% | ▼ 94% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$28,385
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 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 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 4.1%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Saugatuck Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westport School District reports $28,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saugatuck Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bedford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Lots School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleytown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleytown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saugatuck Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Westport
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Long Lots School
Standard public school
571 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Coleytown Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 11:1 students per teacher
Green's Farms School
Standard public school
460 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
King's Highway Elementary School
Standard public school
451 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saugatuck Elementary School
How many students attend Saugatuck Elementary School?
Saugatuck Elementary School has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saugatuck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saugatuck Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 36% 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 Saugatuck Elementary School?
2.1% of students at Saugatuck Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saugatuck Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Saugatuck Elementary School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Westport, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saugatuck Elementary School?
Saugatuck Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Saugatuck Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Westport?
By Resource Investment Index, Saugatuck Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Westport, 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 Westport on the city page.
What other schools are in Westport School District?
Besides Saugatuck Elementary School, Westport School District also operates Staples High School (1,629 students), Bedford Middle School (710 students), and Long Lots School (571 students). See the Westport School District district page for the complete list.