Enrollment
594
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Britain, CT
Smalley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Smalley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090267000523
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smalley Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in New Britain · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Smalley Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smalley Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in New Britain, CT.
School address
District: New Britain School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090267000523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+133% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smalley Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Smalley Elementary School
Smalley Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in New Britain, Connecticut, enrolling 594 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 84.7% of students qualify for free meals, 133% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 594 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 62 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Britain's elementary schools, it stands alongside Diloreto Elementary & Middle School (819 students): Smalley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 14.1:1).
New Britain School District also operates New Britain High School (2,521 students) and Pulaski Middle School (839 students) alongside Smalley Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Smalley Elementary School compares
Smalley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 133% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 133% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$23,576
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.6%
African American 8.9%
White 6.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Smalley Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Britain School District, which includes Smalley Elementary School.
$23,576
Per student
-1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 59.9%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Smalley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diloreto Elementary & Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slade Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smalley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,521
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in New Britain
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School
Standard public school
819 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Smith Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Vance Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Chamberlain Elementary School
Standard public school
402 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
389 students 9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~594 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Smalley Elementary School
How many students attend Smalley Elementary School?
Smalley Elementary School has 594 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Britain, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smalley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smalley Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 6% 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 Smalley Elementary School?
84.7% of students at Smalley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smalley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Smalley Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment, in New Britain, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smalley Elementary School?
Smalley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Smalley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in New Britain?
By Resource Investment Index, Smalley Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in New Britain, 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 New Britain on the city page.
Is Smalley Elementary School a good school?
Smalley Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New Britain School District?
Besides Smalley Elementary School, New Britain School District also operates New Britain High School (2,521 students), Pulaski Middle School (839 students), and Diloreto Elementary & Middle School (819 students). See the New Britain School District district page for the complete list.
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