Enrollment
243
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plantsville, CT
South End Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South End Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090423000837
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South End Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Plantsville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South End Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South End Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Plantsville, CT.
School address
District: Southington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090423000837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South End Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at South End Elementary School
South End Elementary School is a small elementary school in Plantsville, Connecticut, enrolling 243 students.
At 11.6:1, 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 runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 243 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 156 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Plantsville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Strong Elementary School (294 students): South End Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.6:1 vs 13.4:1).
Southington School District also operates Southington High School (1,905 students) and Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School (671 students) alongside South End 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 South End Elementary School compares
South End 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,649
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 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, South End Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southington School District, which includes South End Elementary School.
$20,649
Per student
-13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.1%
State 31.6%
Federal 6.2%
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 South End Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Derynoski Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thalberg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South End Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Plantsville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~243 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South End Elementary School
How many students attend South End Elementary School?
South End Elementary School has 243 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plantsville, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South End Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South End Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 26% 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 South End Elementary School?
21.5% of students at South End Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South End Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South End Elementary School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Plantsville, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South End Elementary School?
South End Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 South End Elementary School rank among public schools in Plantsville?
By Resource Investment Index, South End Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Plantsville, 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 Plantsville on the city page.
Is South End Elementary School a good school?
South End Elementary School earns 54/100 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 Southington School District?
Besides South End Elementary School, Southington School District also operates Southington High School (1,905 students), Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School (671 students), and John F. Kennedy Middle School (659 students). See the Southington School District district page for the complete list.
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