Enrollment
645
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somers Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somers Elementary School
Somers Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Somers, Connecticut, enrolling 645 students.
At 11.9:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.3% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Connecticut average.
Enrollment of 645 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #42.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Somers School District also operates Somers High School (359 students) and Mabelle B. Avery Middle School (335 students) alongside Somers 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 Somers Elementary School compares
Somers 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,608
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somers School District, which includes Somers Elementary School.
$22,608
Per student
-5%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.1%
State 32.6%
Federal 2.2%
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 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
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other 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 (~645 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Somers on the city page.
Is Somers Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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