- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Torrington, CT
Southwest School
Federal NCES profile for Southwest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090459000922
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Torrington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Torrington, CT.
School address
District: Torrington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090459000922 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Southwest School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 090459000922 · Torrington, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 10.7:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrington High School (1,034 students)
Southwest School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Southwest School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Torrington Hig
Torrington High School
1,034 students
- Torrington Mid
Torrington Middle School
981 students
- Torringford Sc
Torringford School
583 students
- Vogel-Wetmore
Vogel-Wetmore School
529 students
- Forbes School 309
Forbes School
309 students
- This school 289
Southwest School
289 students
What this shows Southwest School reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest School compares
Southwest 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 68% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,026
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
21
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%
African American 5.6%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Southwest School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Torrington School District reports $24,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Torrington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Torringford School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vogel-Wetmore School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forbes School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Torrington
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest School
How many students attend Southwest School?
Southwest School has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Torrington, CT. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest School is 10.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 32% 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 Southwest School?
61.0% of students at Southwest School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest School?
The largest demographic group at Southwest School is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Torrington, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest School?
Southwest School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Southwest School rank among elementary schools in Torrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Torrington, 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 Torrington on the city page.
What other schools are in Torrington School District?
Besides Southwest School, Torrington School District also operates Torrington High School (1,034 students), Torrington Middle School (981 students), and Torringford School (583 students). See the Torrington School District district page for the complete list.