- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Squadron Line School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.7 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 090411000814 · Simsbury, CT Other · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 13.9:1 · 10.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Simsbury High School (1,187 students)
Squadron Line School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.7 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Squadron Line School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simsbury High
Simsbury High School
1,187 students
- This school
Squadron Line School
710 students
- Henry James Me
Henry James Memorial School
685 students
- Latimer Lane S
Latimer Lane School
483 students
- Central School 393
Central School
393 students
- Tootin' Hills 368
Tootin' Hills School
368 students
What this shows Squadron Line School reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Squadron Line School compares
Squadron Line 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,454
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
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.
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
District finance for Simsbury School District reports $23,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~710 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 723 (2022-23) → 703 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.