- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somers, CT
Somers Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Somers Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090414000526
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somers Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Somers · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Somers Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somers Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Somers, CT.
School address
District: Somers School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090414000526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Somers Elementary School held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 090414000526 · Somers, CT Other · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 11.9:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Somers High School (359 students)
Somers Elementary School held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Somers Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Somers Elementary School
645 students
- Somers High Sc
Somers High School
359 students
- Mabelle B. Ave
Mabelle B. Avery Middle School
335 students
What this shows Somers Elementary School reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somers Elementary School compares
Somers Elementary 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 83% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$23,266
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Somers Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Somers School District reports $23,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somers Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somers High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mabelle B. Avery Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somers Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~645 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somers Elementary School
How many students attend Somers Elementary School?
Somers Elementary School has 645 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somers, CT. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somers Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% 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 Somers Elementary School?
6.3% of students at Somers Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somers Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Somers Elementary School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Somers, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somers Elementary School?
Somers Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Somers Elementary School rank among public schools in Somers?
By Resource Investment Index, Somers Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Somers, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Somers School District?
Besides Somers Elementary School, Somers School District also operates Somers High School (359 students) and Mabelle B. Avery Middle School (335 students). See the Somers School District district page for the complete list.