Enrollment
710
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Simsbury, CT
Squadron Line School
Federal NCES profile for Squadron Line School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090411000814
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Squadron Line School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Simsbury · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Squadron Line School has class sizes larger than 84% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Squadron Line School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Simsbury, CT.
School address
District: Simsbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090411000814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Squadron Line School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Squadron Line School
Squadron Line School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Simsbury, Connecticut, enrolling 710 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.1% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Connecticut average.
Enrollment of 710 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 154 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #125, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 39/100).
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Simsbury School District also operates Simsbury High School (1,187 students) and Henry James Memorial School (685 students) alongside Squadron Line 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 Squadron Line School compares
Squadron Line 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 72% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$22,884
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 4.4%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Squadron Line School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Simsbury School District, which includes Squadron Line School.
$22,884
Per student
-4%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.7%
State 23.1%
Federal 4.2%
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 Squadron Line School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simsbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry James Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Latimer Lane School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tootin' Hills School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Squadron Line School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~710 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Squadron Line School
How many students attend Squadron Line School?
Squadron Line School has 710 students enrolled. It is a public school in Simsbury, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Squadron Line School?
The student-teacher ratio at Squadron Line School is 13.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Squadron Line School?
10.1% of students at Squadron Line School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Squadron Line School?
The largest demographic group at Squadron Line School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Simsbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Squadron Line School?
Squadron Line School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Squadron Line School rank among public schools in Simsbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Squadron Line School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Simsbury, 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 Simsbury on the city page.
Is Squadron Line School a good school?
Squadron Line School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of 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 Simsbury School District?
Besides Squadron Line School, Simsbury School District also operates Simsbury High School (1,187 students), Henry James Memorial School (685 students), and Latimer Lane School (483 students). See the Simsbury School District district page for the complete list.
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