- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Hartford, CT
Silver Lane School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Lane School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090126000208
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Lane School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Connecticut schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in East Hartford · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Lane School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Lane School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in East Hartford, CT.
School address
District: East Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090126000208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Silver Lane School shrank from 233 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 090126000208 · East Hartford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 9.7:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: East Hartford High School (1,776 students)
Silver Lane School shrank from 233 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Silver Lane School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Hartford
East Hartford High School
1,776 students
- East Hartford
East Hartford Middle School
971 students
- Dr. Thomas S. 519
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
519 students
- Governor Willi 345
Governor William Pitkin School
345 students
- Robert J. O'br 344
Robert J. O'brien School
344 students
- This school 203
Silver Lane School
203 students
What this shows Silver Lane School reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Lane School compares
Silver Lane 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 107% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 107% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$23,806
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
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.7%
African American 41.9%
White 4.9%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Silver Lane School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Hartford School District reports $23,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver Lane School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hartford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hartford Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor William Pitkin School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert J. O'brien School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Lane School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in East Hartford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
Standard public school
519 students 13:1 students per teacher
Governor William Pitkin School
Standard public school
345 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Robert J. O'brien School
Standard public school
344 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Joseph O. Goodwin School
Standard public school
334 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Dr. John a. Langford School
Standard public school
316 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School
Standard public school
310 students 11.1:1 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 (~203 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Lane School
How many students attend Silver Lane School?
Silver Lane School has 203 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Lane School is 9.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 38% 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 Silver Lane School?
75.5% of students at Silver Lane School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Lane School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Lane School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in East Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Lane School?
Silver Lane School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Silver Lane School rank among elementary schools in East Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Lane School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in East Hartford, 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 East Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in East Hartford School District?
Besides Silver Lane School, East Hartford School District also operates East Hartford High School (1,776 students), East Hartford Middle School (971 students), and Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School (519 students). See the East Hartford School District district page for the complete list.