- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Hartford, CT
Smith School
Federal NCES profile for Smith School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090492001217
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in West Hartford · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith School ranks #3 of 6 schools in West Hartford, CT.
School address
District: West Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090492001217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Smith School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.5 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 090492001217 · West Hartford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 10.4:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Conard High School (1,380 students)
Smith School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.5 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Smith School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conard High Sc
Conard High School
1,380 students
- Hall High Scho
Hall High School
1,332 students
- Sedgwick Middl
Sedgwick Middle School
874 students
- King Philip Mi
King Philip Middle School
820 students
- Duffy School 489
Duffy School
489 students
- This school 342
Smith School
342 students
What this shows Smith School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith School compares
Smith 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▲ 1% | 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
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$24,041
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
White 29.0%
Asian 13.5%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Smith School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Hartford School District reports $24,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sedgwick Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Philip Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duffy School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in West Hartford
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Charter Oak International Academy
Standard public school
486 students 11:1 students per teacher
University of Hartford Magnet School
Standard public school
477 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Aiken School
Standard public school
408 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Whiting Lane School
Standard public school
379 students 10:1 students per teacher
Webster Hill School
Standard public school
332 students 11.4:1 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 Smith School
How many students attend Smith School?
Smith School has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith School is 10.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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 Smith School?
36.9% of students at Smith School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith School?
The largest demographic group at Smith School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment, in West Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith School?
Smith School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Smith School rank among schools in West Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith School ranks #3 of 6 schools in West Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in West Hartford School District?
Besides Smith School, West Hartford School District also operates Conard High School (1,380 students), Hall High School (1,332 students), and Sedgwick Middle School (874 students). See the West Hartford School District district page for the complete list.